As folks prepare to fire up their grills for Independence Day cookouts, they’re finding that they’re burning through more money than they did in 2021.

The price of holiday picnic staples like hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken and rolls are on the rise. And it doesn’t end there; consumers will also shell out more for propane fuel and fireworks.

An American Farm Bureau Federation survey found that the average price of a summer cookout for 10 people is $69.68. It translates to a 17% jump over last year.

But Bill McMullen, owner of McMullen’s Market in New Philadelphia, doesn’t believe it is curtailing anyone’s plans to celebrate.

“We have been very steady” with pre-holiday business, McMullen noted.

Hamburger patties made from store-blended ground chuck and brisket are popular, as are the ribs that are smoked on-site.

For those watching their budgets, he said, store-made hot dogs, ribs and hamburgers are a good choice.

“It all depends on what they like and what their budget is. Don’t buy Delmonico steaks for example,” he said. “Or maybe some people might choose to cut back on the number of people they invite to their cookouts.”

The farm bureau federation reported that of the typical cookout foods, ground beef had the steepest increase at 36% over the past year, with 2 pounds averaging $11.12. The average price of chicken breasts increased by 33 percent to $8.99 for 2 pounds.

But Jake Thompson, owner of Thompson’s Meat Market in Walnutport, said the price of boneless breasts is beginning to decrease.

His staff, however, is busy filling orders for hamburgers, homemade barbecues, sausages and steaks. Customers are also purchasing pasta and potato salads, creamed cabbage and coleslaw.

Thompson expects the store will get busier as the holiday nears.

“People are sick of being stuck inside,” he said.

It’s not just food that’s on the rise. Soft drink companies like Coca-Cola and PepsiCo increased prices on their beverages over the past year, while fireworks soared by about 35% and propane is up 26% over last year, according to an analysis by the personal finance site TheBalance.com.

The farm bureau federation blamed the cost increases on ongoing supply chain disruptions, inflation and the war in Ukraine.

“Despite higher food prices, the supply chain disruptions and inflation have made farm supplies more expensive; like consumers, farmers are price-takers not price-makers,” American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist Roger Cryan said in a statement.

Strawberries, cheese and potato chips are among the items that are going down in price.