panic buying
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Egg prices climbed further in 2024 and 2025 while outbreaks continued, prompting panic buying and purchasing limits at supermarkets and egg surcharges at restaurants.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
News of the state of emergency led to panic buying at some petrol stations on Wednesday - with some reportedly rationing how much each customer can buy, according to local media.
From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2026
Slovenia imposed limits on fuel purchases after a wave of panic buying and “fuel tourism” from neighboring countries ran some gas stations dry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026
Albanese has previously sought to reassure motorists that shipments of fuel continue to arrive in Australia, and petrol shortages in rural towns stem from panic buying and distribution bottlenecks.
From Barron's ● Apr. 1, 2026
The government maintains that Australia has all the fuel it needs, but panic buying and distribution problems have created regional shortages.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 1, 2026
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