The National Retail Federation (NRF) has estimated that the average person will spend $94.41 on food for the 4th of July celebrations this year. According to a survey involving 7,675 people, 87% plan to celebrate the holiday.
Local Celebrations
Six out of 10 people plan on hosting a barbecue or picnic, with popular choices for the holiday weekend including burgers, hot dogs, and tacos. In El Paso, Texas, residents are preparing for their own celebrations, with many likely to be affected by rising prices.
Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.