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

Economy MarketWatch By Bill Peters 31 Aug 2026 13:38 1 min read
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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