Despite a suggestion that the cost of putting on a public fireworks show has increased, several metro-area city leaders reported they will spend the same amount for this year's Independence Day displays as in past years.

Gary Caimano, director of marketing for Enid-based pyrotechnic specialists Western Enterprises, which works with several metro communities, said the price for materials has increased, as has every aspect of a professional fireworks production.

“Every element of the business has gone up,” Caimano said. “It's been 20 percent, 25 percent overall increases.”

Officials in Norman said the city will spend approximately $50,000 on fireworks, the same amount as in previous years. But Jeff Hill, the city's recreation superintendent, said that amount of money may not guarantee the same number of explosions.