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

· MarketWatch

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.

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