Beer and fizzy drinks could run out in UK pubs and supermarkets next week due to supply crisis of CO2
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the gas that's used to pump into fizzy drinks and beer to carbonate it in pints like Carlsberg and Heineken
BRITAIN could run out of beer as soon as next week because the European supply of carbon dioxide is at an all time low.
The drought comes when spending on booze has increased as football fans stock up during the World Cup.
The shortage could also have an effect on the meat industry as it's often used by slaughterhouses to stun and kill animals.
Brigid Simmonds, boss of the British Beer and Pub Association, said: "We are aware of a situation affecting the availability of CO2 across Europe, which has now started to impact beer producers in the UK.
"We have recommended our members continue to liaise with their providers directly where they have concerns over supply."
Meanwhile there's a double blow for England fans hoping to enjoy a pint during the World Cup - as Russia faces a beer shortage too.
Moscow is being drunk dry by footie fans with supplies taking longer to be delivered due to the football and sunny weather.
Tom Stainer from The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) said: "We would encourage anyone who's looking forward to their next pint to take this opportunity try a real ale or a thirst-quenching cider or perry instead."
Gavin Partington, Director General at British Soft Drinks Association, said: "Soft drinks producers in the UK are taking active steps to maintain their service to customers including working with their suppliers to mitigate the impact as well as looking at alternative sources."
Pubs and cafes are hoping to rake in at least £128MILLION during the World Cup tournament as fans flock to their locals.
But watching the games from home and buying your booze from the supermarket will be far cheaper.
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