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panic buying
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panic buying
n
the buying up of large quantities of a commodity which, it is feared, is likely to be in short supply
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panic buying [ˈpænɪkˈbaɪɪŋ] naccaparramento (di generi alimentari)


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Ray Holloway, of the Petrol Retailers Association, said the message to the Government was "aptly timed" and urged motorists not to panic buy.
The PRA said there was no evidence of any action taking place at any fuel terminal, so there was no need for motorists to panic buy.
Byline: CLAIRE BARRATT PETROL station operators are pleading with motorists not to panic buy in advance of renewed fuel protests.
 
 
 
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