Australia’s cost of living crisis has hit the humble Bunnings sausage sizzle, where prices are set to rise for the first time in years. 

From July 23, the price of a sausage sanga will set you back $3.50, up from $2.50.

The good news is onions will still be a free add-on and drinks will stay steady at $1.50.

The hardware company says it was forced to make the call after receiving extensive feedback from community groups.

Not-for-profits, community groups and charities have used the sales as an opportunity to fundraise for more than 25 years.

They say as a result of the rising cost of sausage sizzle staples, the stalls were seeing a significant downturn in what they’d raised by the time the barbecues are switched off.

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