Flower and party shops in Eugene said that shortage has caused some of them to increase prices and limit quantities of balloons.
f you’re looking to get balloons for your New Year’s Eve celebrations, don’t be surprised when you see that just like the balloons, prices are rising. That’s because of a national helium shortage, and here in Eugene. At the flower shop “Rhythm and Blooms,” their prices have almost doubled from $3 to now $5 per balloon. They’re also having to limit customers to three balloons per person. Toviana Jackson with Dandelions Flowers and Gifts said this could be a growing trend. “I think there is definitely a shift towards it becoming more scarce, which is, like I said, very hard because they’re such a festive part of what we do,” Jackson said. If you need balloons, stores recommend you call a couple days ahead of time to beat the last-minute rush and make sure your favorite shop has enough helium.