Indian cities face shortage of Diet Coke as Iran war disrupts supply of aluminium cans

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Diet Coke shortages hit Indian cities including Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi-NCR due to aluminium can supply disruptions caused by the Strait of Hormuz blockade. The Gulf produces 9% of global aluminium. Coca-Cola reportedly rationed supplies to distributors. Domestic can production costs increased due to energy shortages. The company is promoting Coke Zero bottles as alternatives.

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