Why Diet Coke is disappearing from Indian shelves this summer
- Team TOI Plus
- Updated: Apr 25, 2026, 17:15 IST IST
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.
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.