Hearts are heavy these days in the world of lighter-than-air helium balloons. A helium shortage is making balloon prices rise faster than a helium balloon itself after a kid lets it go. "I don't want ...

Just in time for Hawaii’s annual graduation season — full of pomp, circumstance — and balloons — there is a global shortage of helium. Four ceremonies tonight kicked off Hawaii high school graduation ...

What's a party without balloons? So Duluth's Party America, like a lot of party stores, has tried to keep the price of its helium-filled balloons down, despite rising costs. But with a worldwide ...

LARCHMONT, N.Y. (CBSNewYork)-- There's a limited supply of helium, most of which is stored deep inside the Earth. Demand for the gas is up and suppliers are struggling to fill orders. CBS2's Tony ...

Helium balloons for graduations and end-of-school-year parties are going to be more expensive this year…I found out first-hand this morning. Supply experts say we are in the middle of a global helium ...

Francey Freeman has seen the cost of doing business go sky-high. Prices for buying helium to fill balloons and rental tanks at her Balloons Fantastique in Fort Worth have dramatically increased in the ...