Toilet paper ‘panic buying’

Toilet paper ‘panic buying’ has been reported in parts of the country, as Americans fear the impact of the ongoing port strike.

Roughly 45,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association walked out on Tuesday morning after their contract with the ports expired. News that the strike could impact 36 ports appears to have led some consumers to buy rolls upon rolls of toilet paper in a panic, with shoppers posting pictures of their local stores with empty shelves.

Social media users in New Jersey, Colorado, Virginia and other states reported shelves cleaned out of toilet paper.
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Are you seeing a Toilet paper shortage in your area?

I have not noticed. Since I have several bathrooms, I always have to buy enough to have extra rolls for backup in each one. It's not time for me to stock up. However, it's not that crucial for me, I have a bidet.

Reminds me of the early days of Covid, everybody ran out and bought extra toilet paper....


..... to stock up for a respiratory virus.


In this case, toilet paper is made in the USA, and is not subject to import delays.

No shortage where I'm located.

Again? Haven't noticed anything.