(Source: https://www.eztestpools.com/blog/chlorine-shortage-supply-may-be-impacted-from-chemical-fire-caused-by-hurricane-laura/)

Do we buy chlorine futures do we hoard chlorine do we not swim this year? What's the play?

I have been hearing and reading in a couple places now that there is going to be a major chlorine shortage this summer.

We had a major pool boom this spring with everyone at home and getting stimulus checks.

So we had a significant spike in chlorine demand, coupled with a fire at a major chlorine factory that put it offline until next year.

Add those together and we have a major shortage on our hands.

I am thinking of going to the store and buying a couple buckets just to have, but the prices have already started spiking.

A bucket that used to cost me $80 is now already going for $120+.

So, what do you think, is it too late to buy some chlorine or no?

More info on what is going on can be seen here:

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/30/a-major-chlorine-shortage-is-set-to-spoil-swimming-pool-fun-this-summer.html