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Why Diet Coke Got Costlier in India: Middle East Reason

Diet Coke prices in India rose over 10% due to Middle East conflict disrupting aluminium can supplies via the Strait of Hormuz. Coca-Cola now sources larger 330ml cans from Southeast Asia at ₹50 (vs ₹40 for 300ml), a 13.6% per-ml increase. Diet Coke is mostly canned, unlike Coke Zero.