That MRI you desperately need? 2 year wait and ten times as expensive.

Tr-mix gas for welding stainless just came back down to under $300 for a 280 cu/ft bottle. Guess I better head down and see if I can get my other 2 bottles filled before they stop selling it again.
 
Helium shortages/cost increase has a direct impact on the manufacturing of semiconductors. When I was in that industry, shortages were a concern but we never ran out, just had to pay more for it, a lot more.