AriZona Iced Tea's iconic 99¢ Big Can may face its first price rise in 30 years as US aluminium tariffs double — founder Don Vultaggio vows to hold the line, but warns change may be inevitable.

We’re holding the line for now despite rising aluminum costs," he said. “It’s particularly unfair — 80% of our can sheet metal comes from recycled U.S. beverage cans, yet 100% of our aluminum is subject to tariffs.

For more than three decades, AriZona has maintained the price of its 22-ounce tallboy iced teas at exactly $0.99 per can. Now, the company may no longer be able to offer the beverage for less than a dollar,