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Diet Coke shortage hits India
Diet Coke shortage hits India: Why the iconic silver can is out of stock
Diet Coke shortage hits India: Why the iconic silver can is out of stock
Young consumers of sugar-free aerated beverages are plunging into mild panic as local stores and restaurants run out of stock. Here’s a low-down of the issue
Updated on: Apr 23, 2026 12:26 PM IST By Sanchita Kalra Share via Copy link If your daily hit of fizz has been replaced by an “out of stock” alert, you are not alone. In parts of Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad, the iconic silver can is making itself scarce, triggering chatter on Reddit, X, and Instagram. For many young consumers, Diet Coke is more than a drink. It’s a habit, a trend (remember fridge cigarettes?) (Photo: Instagram/DietCoke) For many young consumers, Diet Coke is more than a drink. It’s a habit, a trend (remember fridge cigarettes?), and even a personality marker. The shortage has sparked memes and mild panic online, with users sharing screenshots of empty quick-commerce listings and asking, “How will we survive summer without the fizz?”Why is this happening?
The issue isn’t the beverage but its packaging. Aluminium prices have surged 14–20% in recent weeks, touching four-year highs of about $3,672 (approx ₹3.45 lakh) per tonne amid geopolitical disruptions and supply constraints. India’s can production is currently operating nearly 20% below demand. Add to this logistical delays linked to US-Iran war tensions and stricter BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certification norms for imports, supply has now tightened further.What Coca-Cola says
On its global FAQ page, Coca-Cola notes, “An increased demand for products consumed at home and shortages of aluminium and certain ingredients have impacted our supply chain in some places.”It’s not the Cola, but the can
The irony is striking: demand has never been higher. Diet Coke sales in India doubled last year, with low-sugar beverages now accounting for nearly 30% of Coca-Cola India’s volumes in 2025, up from just 5% in 2020, as per reports. Yet, while the liquid is flowing, the aluminium crunch is industry-wide. The Brewers Association of India reports a shortfall of 120-130 million 500ml beer cans in 2025, showing how severe the supply gap is.The restaurant response
Cafes and restaurants are watching inventory closely. Radhika Khandelwal, chef-founder of WeMeanTrouble, says, “We have enough stock prepared to serve our customers and aren’t feeling the pinch just yet.” However, others are more cautious. Eesha Sukhi, founder of The Bluebop Cafe, notes, “We’ve started noticing early signs of supply constraints. It’s definitely something the industry is keeping an eye on.” Some are even leaning into the buzz. In Delhi’s Vasant Vihar, Red recently announced a themed ‘Diet Coke Party’. “If it’s becoming a luxury, why not throw a party for it?” a staff member says.The view from the ground
For local vendors, the shortage is immediate. Manoj Kumar, a convenience store owner in Delhi, says, “There is a shortage right now. Ek-do hafte se stock ka wait kar rahe hain. I’m having to suggest alternatives to customers because the stock simply isn’t arriving.” Mohit Bedi, another vendor, adds, “With rising temperatures, everyone wants a chilled drink. Bacche log yehi silver can maangte hai sabse pehle. Wholesalers say there’s an aluminium supply issue, but stock aane wala hai.” Retailer Prateek Manchanda echoes the strain: “Even if we find stock, it takes a lot of time to arrange and bring it to the shop.” ABOUT THE AUTHOR Sanchita Kalra Sanchita Kalra writes on events, weddings, pop-culture, health, food, and travel for the Daily Entertainment and Lifestyle for supplement, HT City. Shortage Supply Chain Coca Cola Diet War News/Htcity/Htcity Foodies/Diet Coke Shortage Hits India: Why The Iconic Silver Can Is Out Of Stock See Less News/Htcity/Htcity Foodies/Diet Coke Shortage Hits India: Why The Iconic Silver Can Is Out Of StockIf your daily hit of fizz has been replaced by an “out of stock” alert, you are not alone. In parts of Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad, the iconic silver can is making itself scarce, triggering chatter on Reddit, X, and Instagram.
For many young consumers, Diet Coke is more than a drink. It’s a habit, a trend (remember fridge cigarettes?), and even a personality marker. The shortage has sparked memes and mild panic online, with users sharing screenshots of empty quick-commerce listings and asking, “How will we survive summer without the fizz?”
Yet, while the liquid is flowing, the aluminium crunch is industry-wide. The Brewers Association of India reports a shortfall of 120-130 million 500ml beer cans in 2025, showing how severe the supply gap is.
However, others are more cautious. Eesha Sukhi, founder of The Bluebop Cafe, notes, “We’ve started noticing early signs of supply constraints. It’s definitely something the industry is keeping an eye on.”
Some are even leaning into the buzz. In Delhi’s Vasant Vihar, Red recently announced a themed ‘Diet Coke Party’. “If it’s becoming a luxury, why not throw a party for it?” a staff member says.
Mohit Bedi, another vendor, adds, “With rising temperatures, everyone wants a chilled drink. Bacche log yehi silver can maangte hai sabse pehle. Wholesalers say there’s an aluminium supply issue, but stock aane wala hai.”
Retailer Prateek Manchanda echoes the strain: “Even if we find stock, it takes a lot of time to arrange and bring it to the shop.”
Source: HindustanTimes
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