India’s Diet Coke shortage sparks can supply fears

A shortage of Diet Coke in India is drawing attention to growing pressure on the global aluminium can supply chain. Retailers in several Indian cities have reported limited availability of the soft drink due to delays in aluminium can shipments from the Gulf region. The disruption has been linked to the ongoing conflict and shipping restrictions affecting the Strait of Hormuz, a critical trade route for aluminium exports. Industry analysts say the issue highlights wider vulnerabilities for beverage packaging manufacturers that rely heavily on imported aluminium can stock.