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Diet Coke Shortage Cans UK Iran India Aluminium B

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Aluminium supply disruption from Middle East (Iran conflict) affects global aluminium supply, impacting beverage can production. Diet Coke shortage in India; UK price risk. Channel: input_cost for canning, supply_shortage for aluminium. Impact is global but acute in India and UK due to import reliance.

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  • Aluminium supply disruption linked to Iran conflict
  • Middle East produces ~9% of world aluminium
  • Iranian airstrikes strained production capabilities
  • Diet Coke shortage emerging in India
  • UK concerns about price increases due to reliance on imported aluminium
Sector verdictMINING_METALSUpmagnitude 3/3 Β· confidence 3/5

Aluminium prices expected to rise 5-10% over 1-4 weeks due to ongoing supply tightness.

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