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title: "Beef prices in 2026 outpace inflation-adjusted 1960s costs"
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description: "Inflation-adjusted beef prices in 2026 exceed those of the 1960s, with ground beef averaging $6.75. A Fourth of July basket in Fort Worth surged from $56.61 in 2025 to $97.95 in 2026. Supply challenges are expected to drive beef prices even higher in the coming years."
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# Beef prices in 2026 outpace inflation-adjusted 1960s costs

Historic price check: Inflation-adjusted 1960s ground beef prices were lower than today's $6.75 average. Cookout costs surge: A 25-item Fourth of July basket in Fort Worth jumped from $56.61 in 2025 to $97.95 in 2026. Future price outlook: Supply challenges could push beef prices even higher in the coming years.

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