India’s beer industry is facing potential shortages and rising costs as the Iran conflict disrupts gas supplies critical for manufacturing. Global brewers including Heineken, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and Carlsberg have warned of supply challenges due to increased input costs and production disruptions.
The crisis has driven up prices of glass bottles by nearly 20%, while paper cartons and packaging materials have also seen sharp cost increases. Gas shortages, essential for running furnaces, have forced several glass manufacturers to cut or halt production.
Aluminium can makers are also facing supply constraints due to shipping delays, adding further pressure just as India enters peak summer demand for beer.
India remains particularly vulnerable as it relies heavily on natural gas imports from the Middle East, with disruptions impacting multiple industries beyond beverages.
Brewers are now seeking price hikes of 12–15% to offset rising costs, warning that supply disruptions could worsen if the situation persists, potentially affecting availability across several states.
