Barbecue season is more costly this summer than it was a year ago. The cost of beef is up 17 per cent.
A U.S. drought last year and a shortage of pork today have increased the demand for — and cost of — beef.
The average price of beef is 17 per cent higher than last year but some cuts, such as brisket, have risen by 65 per cent.
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