- India is experiencing a shortage of Diet Coke, which is exclusively sold in aluminium cans in the country.
- The scarcity is attributed to delayed shipments of aluminium cans from the Gulf region, a consequence of the Iran war and a de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
- The Gulf accounts for approximately 9 per cent of global aluminium production, with supplies being disrupted since late February.
- Coca-Cola distributors have reported that the company is rationing supplies or unable to fulfil some orders due to the can shortage.
- Consumers and grocers are noting the delays, with Coca-Cola reportedly promoting Coke Zero, which is available in plastic bottles, as an alternative.
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