Fireworks Seller Urges Customers to Buy Early Amid Nationwide Shortage

Now that Independence Day weekend has arrived, there’s one thing on everyone’s minds: fireworks. But fireworks may be harder to come by this year amid nationwide shortages that are pushing prices up and leaving shelves empty.

Cheddar correspondent Chloe Aiello traveled to Phantom Fireworks in Matamoras, Pennsylvania, to chat with Phantom purchasing and product development manager Jessi Dragoiu about how shortages might impact consumers.

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