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Diet Coke prices surge in India amid Middle East conflict and can shortage

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Coca-Cola has increased the price of Diet Coke in India by over 10% due to a shortage of aluminum cans. The conflict in the Middle East, specifically the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, has impacted the supply chain for these cans. As a result, Coca-Cola is sourcing cans from Southeast Asia at a higher cost. AI

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Diet Coke prices surge in India amid Middle East conflict and can shortage

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Coke is hit? In India, Iran war can shortage sends Diet Coke prices fizzing

    First, 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. Across India, Coca-Cola …

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