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panic buying

British

noun

the buying up of large quantities of a commodity which, it is feared, is likely to be in short supply

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Customers are entering the latest episode with sufficient inventory and a more disciplined purchasing approach, reducing the potential of panic buying, she reckons.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

Bangladesh's Energy Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud has blamed panic buying and insisted the country has enough fuel.

From Barron's ● Apr. 21, 2026

According to the government, the supply of oil to the UK remains healthy in spite of the conflict and stressed that panic buying was not necessary.

From BBC ● Apr. 6, 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

An association representing petroleum outlets in the country has cited high demand for fuel because of panic buying, with stock levels running low.

From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2026

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