Those who will be firing up their grills for a Memorial Day weekend cookout might notice that the costs of popular menu items are up once again.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the April Consumer Price Index - the most recent data - rose 4.9% since April of 2022. It also reported that the cost of food was up 7.7% over the last year.

A breakdown of picnic favorites shows that uncooked ground beef - suitable for hamburgers - is up 3 cents per pound over last year. In the northeastern part of the country, consumers can expect to pay an average of $5.37 per pound. Last year’s average was $5.34.

If you’re looking to top your burgers with bacon, you’ll be spending less this year. The cost is about $7.32 per pound compared to last year’s price of $8.18. Cheddar cheese is up to $6.11 per over last year’s average of $5.29.

Hot dogs are also ballooned in price, and cost about 6.9% more than they did last year.

But boneless chicken breasts are down about 70 cents and weigh in at $4.08 per pound.

White bread is up 18 cents to $2.04 per pound; eggs are higher, too, and cost $1.05 more than last year at $3.90 per dozen. A 16-ounce bag of potato chips averages $5.84, an 89 cent increase over last year.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics also reported the following increases: pickles/relish: 13.8%; lettuce, 3.9%; condiments, 13.3%; cookies, 15.9%; cakes, 14.1%; soda, 11.9% and beer, 5.9%.

Tomatoes dropped slightly by 1.8%.