Due to the decrease in gasoline demand, less CO2 is used to liquefy liquids.

The US Corona crisis is causing new concern among Americans: capital shortages due to reduced 2Co gas production.

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The average American sips a fair amount of beer, especially on the days when many are closed in their homes because of the Corona eruption. Against this backdrop, a possible shortage of beer and other carbonated beverages is causing real concern in large parts of the public.

And how is the Corona crisis related to carbon dioxide (2Co) deficiency? The gas, which is used by breweries and soft drink manufacturers to liquefy liquids, is actually produced as a by-product of methanol production. With the sharp drop in gasoline demand due to the closure, gas production has dropped sharply. According to Reuters, 34 out of the 45 ethanol plants in the US that sell CO2 have canceled or cut gas production. As a result, beer suppliers have raised prices by about 25% due to reduced supply. 

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Bob Fayes, The CEO of the US Independent Brewery Association warns that things could deteriorate quickly. "The problem is getting worse," Fayes told Reuters. If the situation continues, breweries will start reducing production in two weeks. "Gas production has already reduced by about 20 percent, and it is feared that it will reduce to 50% by the end of April.

Several breweries have told Reuters that they are looking for alternative suppliers to CO 2. Her voice, Pepsi, Soda Stream and other companies - declined to comment.