Coke is hit? In India, Iran war can shortage sends Diet Coke prices fizzing
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A conflict in the Middle East has disrupted supplies of aluminium cans, leading to a shortage and price increase of Diet Coke in India. Coca-Cola raised prices by over 10% as a result. The shortage also sparked social events called 'Diet Coke parties' in the country. This reflects how global conflicts can affect consumer goods in distant markets.
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Middle East conflict affects Indian market
Diet Coke is sold predominantly in aluminium cans in India.
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The US-Israeli war on Iran sparked a Diet Coke shortage in India by squeezing supplies of aluminium cans.
South China Morning Post- Middle East conflict affects Indian market
- Aluminium can supply squeezed
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Loaded language removedFirst, the US-Israeli war on Iran sparked a Diet Coke shortage in India by squeezing supplies of aluminium cans, triggering an unusual wave of “Diet Coke parties” in one of the world’s largest consumer markets. But now, the fizzy drink is getting pricier.
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The US-Israeli war on Iran sparked a Diet Coke shortage in India by squeezing supplies of aluminium cans.
South China Morning PostDiet Coke is sold predominantly in aluminium cans in India.
South China Morning Post