IRAN WAR IS NOW CAUSING A DIET COKE SHORTAGE AS SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTIONS HIT ALUMINUM CAN AVAILABILITY Reports say the disruption is especially impacting India, where Diet Coke is primarily sold in cans.

The ongoing conflict in Iran is leading to significant supply chain disruptions, particularly affecting the availability of aluminum cans, which has resulted in a shortage of Diet Coke in India. This situation highlights the vulnerability of the beverage supply chain to geopolitical tensions, as aluminum is a critical input for can production. The market transmission mechanism at play is supply disruption, which can lead to increased costs and reduced availability of consumer goods in affected regions. Beverage manufacturers and retailers in India are most exposed, as they rely heavily on aluminum imports for can production. Traders will be closely watching any developments regarding the resolution of the conflict and subsequent impacts on aluminum supply chains.

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