Not really. What has happend is China has built the worlds largest dam. and they are using 134a to cool the concrete. They have purchased 4 of the worlds largest 134a producing plants to fit the bill for all of that freon! So now the few plants left, are supplying the rest of the world, hence prices are starting to skyrocket. Our shop has about 25drums of 134a in case any of you need some a/c work