Diet Coke vanishes from shelves in Indian cities as aluminium can shortage bites hard

Aluminium can supplies are disrupted by a distant war

Diet Coke is disappearing from shelves across major Indian cities as a global aluminium beverage can shortage—worsened by the Iran war—disrupts supply. The problem is hitting multiple packaged drinks, including beer, while companies face higher costs importing cans. Retailers report sharp stock-outs just as summer demand for cold beverages spikes.