Party balloons could become a ‘luxury’ as the Iran war spurs a helium shortage

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Party balloons could become a ‘luxury’ as the Iran war spurs a helium shortage
Dollar Tree says a helium squeeze has hit sales of balloons and party supplies. Researchers note this could foreshadow higher costs for other industries that depend on the gas.
You can add party balloons to the list of goods and products that have been disrupted by the Iran war.
Dollar-store chain Dollar Tree DLTR on Thursday said an ongoing helium shortage caused by the conflict has hit its party-supplies business, as it’s become more difficult and expensive to get the gas required to fill balloons. Executives said the shortage cost Dollar Tree about $15 million in sales during the second quarter.

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