A nearly dire shortage of carbon dioxide brought about by the disruptive nature of the coronavirus pandemic is leading to a potential shortage of carbonated drinks that rely on CO2. According to Forbes, the production of carbon dioxide is now down 30 percent.
The scarcity is due to increased demand for the soda, the brand's parent company, Keurig Dr Pepper, told CNN. The increased demand for Dr Pepper would fit the larger trend of consumers turning toward snacking and processed treats throughout the course of the coronavirus crisis.