Money Helium shortage 2019: Why it’s harder to throw a party and fill balloons May 9, 2019May 10, 2019Frank Witsil, Detroit Free PressComments Off on Helium shortage 2019: Why it’s harder to throw a party and fill balloons A helium shortage has caused prices to surge to new highs as shoppers struggle to fill balloons and the medical industry worries about the supply.