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India's Diet Coke shortage elevates drink to luxury status symbol

A shortage of aluminum cans in India, exacerbated by trade disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz closure, has unexpectedly turned Diet Coke into a luxury item. This scarcity has led Indian entrepreneurs to host exclusive Diet Coke-themed parties where cans are raffled off and a cover charge is applied. The drink's popularity among health-conscious Gen Z and the high prevalence of diabetes in India contribute to its desirability. AI

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India's Diet Coke shortage elevates drink to luxury status symbol

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 · Brendan Cosgrove, Morning Brew ·

    India’s Gen Z turned Diet Coke into a status symbol. A can shortage just made it a luxury

    A closed Strait of Hormuz has squeezed global aluminum supply, leaving India's Diet Coke fans paying premiums and crashing sold-out "Coke-tail" parties.