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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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"Security comes first. If you can't fill up now, you'll fill up later. There are no queues or panic buying."

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

Egg companies say they were largely unable to keep up with rebuilding their flocks amid ongoing outbreaks, the holiday season and panic buying by retailers, consumers and restaurants eager to secure egg supplies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 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

Thousands of independent service stations are facing supply shortfalls as "panic buying is driving demand", John Njogu, CEO of the Petroleum Outlets Association of Kenya, told AFP.

From Barron's ● Mar. 27, 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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