Nationwide fireworks shortage makes prices skyrocket 22 hours 38 minutes 58 seconds ago Monday, June 28 2021 Jun 28, 2021 June 28, 2021 8:02 PM June 28, 2021 in News Source: WBRZ Share: BATON ROUGE - Dazzling displays are returning after a covid hiatus this weekend for the fourth of July, but if you're in a place where you can do them at home, you'll probably be forking over more cash. "Fireworks prices have just went up tremendously," said Michael Kauffman with MK3 Fireworks in Port Allen. There's a shortage driving up prices nationwide and here in the capital area. "We've gotten about 50 percent of what we've ordered from the manufacturers due to a shortage," said Jennifer Anzaluda with Up In Smoke Fireworks in Port Allen.