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Your July 4th Barbecue Will Be Cheaper

Hot dogs, American cheese and chips have dropped in price.

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Hot Dog! Your July 4th picnic will be cheaper this year. 

This, plus July festivities approach.

The Orange County Register is reporting that you'll save two bucks on this year's barbecue. Taking their information from BIGinsight, a consumer information firm, the Register reports that the total cost for four people this year will set you back $59.17 compared to $61.18 last year.

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But, your Independence Day celebration will still be more expensive than the  $54.62 it cost two years ago.

Where are the best savings? Hot dogs at $1.66 are down 41 percent from last year. American cheese at $2.17 this year, is 21 per cent lower, and potato chips at $2.32 are nearly 16% less.

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But hold the mustard. It's up nearly 15% to $1.66.

 Cost of a 4th of July barbecue

Item 2011 2012 % change Hamburger patties (2 lb) $6.18 $5.55 -10.2% Hot dogs $2.81 $1.66 -40.9% American cheese $2.76 $2.17 -21.4% Hamburger buns $1.09 $1.04 -4.6% Hot dog buns $1.09 $1.04 -4.6% Lettuce $1.37 $1.36 -0.7% Onions (1/2 lb.) $0.48 $0.50 4.2% Relish $1.27 $1.26 -0.8% Tomatoes (1 lb.) $1.58 $1.65 4.4% Chip dip $1.69 $1.53 -9.5% Potato chips $2.75 $2.32 -15.6% Ketchup $1.96 $1.94 -1.0% Mustard $1.45 $1.66 14.5% Mayo $3.36 $2.99 -11.0% Sodas (12-pack) $2.91 $3.08 5.8% Beer (12-pack) $9.99 $9.74 -2.5% Popsicles $3.44 $3.67 6.7% Watermelon $4.40 $4.46 1.4% Charcoal $7.41 $8.24 11.2% Lighter fluid $3.19 $3.31 3.8% Total $61.18 $59.17 -3.3%

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