【SMM Aluminum Flash News】Indian beer producer: Aluminum cans may be in short supply

Published: Apr 6, 2026 14:00

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According to foreign media reports, Indian beer producers have warned that beer prices will rise and supplies will be disrupted due to natural gas shortages caused by the Iranian conflict, which has led to delays in aluminum imports needed for canned beer production. India is the world's fourth-largest natural gas importer, with approximately 40% of its demand coming from Qatar, making it highly vulnerable to fuel supply disruptions. The Iranian attacks have disrupted some of Qatar's export capacity, further exacerbating the natural gas supply shortage for Indian manufacturers. Aluminum can suppliers have also warned that aluminum can supplies may decrease before the peak summer beer sales season.

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