EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 11 MIN
Toilet paper to fuel: Can Australians break the habit of panic buying?
from SBS Hindi
Australia has experienced multiple waves of panic buying. During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, disruptions to global supply chains led many Australians to stash essentials like toilet paper. Now, amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, a similar pattern is emerging, with many rushing to fuel stations to fill up their vehicles. What drives this behaviour, and can it be stopped? Here’s what an expert has to say.
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