Air Products announces North American price increase for liquid and bulk industrial gas products

Air Products will increase its product pricing, monthly service charges, and surcharges for merchant customers in North America on 1^st January 1^st (2019) or as contracts permit.

The pricing adjustments include increases of up to 20% for liquid argon and up to 10% for liquid nitrogen, liquid oxygen, liquid carbon dioxide and monthly service charges.

Helium prices will also be increased based on supply, demand and cost situations, and may be customer specific.

Some price adjustments may be outside of the ranges based on specific situations.

The adjustments are in response to increases in sourcing, production and delivery costs and support continued investments in reliability, security and safety.