panic buying
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
In recent days, hundreds have reported being out of at least one type of fuel, which officials have chalked up to panic buying.
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
Albanese's government has 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 • Mar. 30, 2026
It didn’t save gas and more often than not it triggered panic buying, like the 12-cent top-off.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
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