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Is there a Diet Coke shortage? What to know about India's 'candemic'

A scarcity of aluminum cans caused by the Iran war means there's a Diet Coke shortage in India, where the drink only comes in cans. As a result, people there are hoarding the beverages and throwing parties to celebrate their favourite drink.

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Is there a Diet Coke shortage? What to know about India's 'candemic'A scarcity of aluminum cans caused by the Iran war means there's a Diet Coke shortage in India, where the drink only comes in cans. As a result, people there are hoarding the beverages and throwing parties to celebrate their favourite drink.
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