UK faces summer alcohol shortage over CO2 supply worries

Industry sources say UK breweries could run low on carbon dioxide this summer, a key ingredient for beer production. The shortage is linked to reduced CO2 imports from regions affected by the ongoing Iran war, which has disrupted global industrial gas supply chains. Brewers are urging the government to secure alternative sources to avoid a shortage that could impact pubs and consumers during the World Cup period. Officials have not yet confirmed the scale of the potential disruption.