As the coronavirus-related economic slowdown has depressed demand for gasoline, the supply of carbon dioxide is shrinking in the U.S. A growing shortage threatens a key ingredient for beer and soft drinks.
As the summer season approaches, consumers might end up paying more for their beer and soft drinks. The reason? The cost of the bubbles in the drinks is going up.
“It’s a big concern,” said Vinnie Cilurzo, owner of Santa Rosa, Calif.-based Russian River Brewing Co., which employs more than 200 people at his brewery and restaurants. He has been paying 25% more for his carbon dioxide since last month, but so far, has been absorbing the higher cost.
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