# German retailers dispute Coca-Cola price increases > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-retailers-dispute-coca-cola-price-increases > Updated: 2026-10-10T18:15:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. A dispute has emerged between major German retailers and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Deutschland (CCEP DE) regarding wholesale price hikes. Following an announcement that delivery prices would increase by an average of 3.5 percent on September 1, 2026, several supermarket chains have taken action to halt supply. In late September, the supermarket chain Rewe reportedly halted all new orders for the entire Coca-Cola product range, including brands such as Fanta, Sprite, and Monster. While existing inventory remained on shelves, the retailer stopped replenishing stock due to the rising costs cited by CCEP DE for production, logistics, and wages. By October, Aldi also suspended deliveries of Coca-Cola products in Germany. Unlike competitors such as Lidl and Netto, which accepted the new pricing, Aldi maintained its lower price points, such as 1.59 euros for a 1.25-liter bottle instead of the recommended 1.69 euros. While negotiations are ongoing, industry experts suggest that resolving the supply disruption could take several months. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-10: Aldi halts Coca-Cola deliveries in Germany over price dispute Aldi has halted Coca-Cola deliveries in Germany due to a pricing dispute. While Lidl and Netto accepted the manufacturer's price hikes, Aldi's refusal may lead to months of product shortages. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aldi-halts-coca-cola-deliveries-in-germany-over-price-dispute ### 2026-09-23: Rewe halts Coca-Cola orders following price increase dispute German supermarket Rewe has reportedly stopped ordering Coca-Cola products after the manufacturer raised wholesale prices by an average of 3.5 percent. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rewe-halts-coca-cola-orders-following-price-increase-dispute --- Cite as: German retailers dispute Coca-Cola price increases. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/german-retailers-dispute-coca-cola-price-increases