Why Diet Coke is disappearing from Indian shelves this summer

Apr 25, 2026 | 17:15 IST

A global shortage of aluminium beverage cans, exacerbated by the Iran war, is hitting supplies in India even as demand is surging in the hot summer months

There’s an unlikely casualty of the supply disruptions triggered by the Iran war: Diet Coke sold in aluminium cans.

Several major cities across India are running out of the sugar-free drink amid a shortage of aluminium cans linked to delayed shipments from the Gulf region. Other canned beverages, including some beer brands, are facing similar strain.

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Why Diet Coke is disappearing from Indian shelves this summer

A global shortage of aluminium beverage cans, exacerbated by the Iran war, is hitting supplies in India even as demand is surging in the hot summer months

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Why Diet Coke is disappearing from Indian shelves this summer

A global shortage of aluminium beverage cans, exacerbated by the Iran war, is hitting supplies in India even as demand is surging in the hot summer months

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