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Cost of barbecues heats up faster than the grill
Summary by Southlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: CBS Texas , as published by CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· July 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Specifically, hamburgers have increased in price by 14% compared to this time last year. Hot dogs have also become more expensive, with a 5% increase over the same period.
In the DFW area, including Southlake , the cost of barbecues is increasing. This rise in cost is happening quickly, outpacing the heat of the grill itself. Hamburgers and hot dogs, staples of many barbecues, have seen price jumps.
Specifically, hamburgers have increased in price by 14% compared to this time last year. Hot dogs have also become more expensive, with a 5% increase over the same period. For more information on the rising costs of barbecue items, readers can refer to the full report from CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW.
Further details are available from the source, providing a more comprehensive look at the current state of barbecue costs in the area.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In the DFW area, including Southlake, the cost of barbecues is increasing. This rise in cost is happening quickly, outpacing the heat of the grill itself. Hamburgers and hot dogs, staples of many…
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