 Well, RoboBank's 2024 July 4th Barbecue Index reached an unprecedented level this year. Hosting a 10-person barbecue on the 4th of July will cost $99, the highest total on record. This year, beef, beer, soda, and lettuce comprise 64% of the total cost. With food prices unlikely to reverse course, RoboBank says this may be the last time we'll see a summer cookout for 10 cost less than $100.