But the lack of toilet paper isn’t a direct result of a major port strike Tuesday. It’s because of panic buying. Reports of shortages filled social media Tuesday, showing empty shelves where ...

(The Hill) — While the major port strike on the East Coast and Gulf Coast could threaten Americans’ supply of bananas, it ...

If a small number of people panic-shop, that drives others to do so as well. So if shoppers notice there is less toilet paper on the shelves than usual, they’re more likely to stock up just in ...

The media fearmongering has begun that President Donald J. Trump's tariffs will lead to shortages, including of toilet paper.

If the packed parking lot outside the Costco in Cedar Park on Thursday morning is any indication, people in Central Texas are not taking any chances with the latest port strike. READ MORE: https ...

While panic-buying your way around your local shop, did you opt for basic medical supplies? Frozen food? Or… toilet paper? Updated on 3 November: Despite the fact that supermarkets will remain ...

But over the past week in Japan, unfounded rumors have led to panic buying of toilet paper, which government and industry officials alike say is completely irrational. This weekend, I went on the ...

Read the following text, and answer questions 1-9 below: [1] Last month saw intermittent bursts of panic buying in Hong ... [5] Manufactured toilet paper was only used by the wealthy.

Hong Kongers are panic buying toilet paper and dried goods such as rice as shoppers buy in bulk to limit trips to the store and save masks. But many were disappointed to find rice and sought-after ...