Diet Coke is gaining weight in India, hence costing more too. Reason sits in Hormuz Strait
HomeNextDiet Coke is gaining weight in India, hence costing more too. That gave birth to a small, unique phenomenon of “Diet Coke parties” in one of the world's largest consumer markets.Now, across India, Coca-Cola has hiked prices of Diet Coke, sold as healthier version and predominantly in aluminium cans, by more than 10% due to the ongoing Middle East/West Asia conflict. The supply chain remains choked.What's the price of Diet Coke now?Now the company has been procuring larger-sized cans from Southeast Asia that cost more and pour more, two people with direct knowledge of the matter told news agency Reuters.
- ▪HomeNextDiet Coke is gaining weight in India, hence costing more too.
- ▪That gave birth to a small, unique phenomenon of “Diet Coke parties” in one of the world's largest consumer markets.Now, across India, Coca-Cola has hiked prices of Diet Coke, sold as healthier version and predominantly in aluminium cans, b
- ▪The supply chain remains choked.What's the price of Diet Coke now?Now the company has been procuring larger-sized cans from Southeast Asia that cost more and pour more, two people with direct knowledge of the matter told news agency Reuters
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HomeNextDiet Coke is gaining weight in India, hence costing more too. Reason sits in Hormuz StraitCoca-Cola has hiked prices of Diet Coke, sold as healthier version and predominantly in aluminium cans, by more than 10% due to the ongoing West Asia conflictUpdated on: Jul 24, 2026, 15:17:05 ISTBy HT News DeskPrefer HTon GoogleShare viaCopy link First came a shortage, then some parties celebrating whatever stock was available, and now the price is climbing — that's the story of how a war seemingly far away can impact something like Diet Coke in India.A woman uses rhinestones to decorate a Diet Coke can for an upcoming party to attract fans of the beverage amid an aluminium can shortage caused by disruption from the US and Israel's war with Iran, inside a cafe in New Delhi.
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