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Anyone buying milk or toilet roll this week issued warning
- The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain across England as Storm Chandra approaches.
- Snow and ice are expected in parts of the UK this weekend, including Dundee, Birmingham, Stoke-on-Trent, Sheffield and Nottingham.
- Shoppers may stockpile essentials like milk, toilet rolls, bread and eggs as they prepare for wintry conditions.
- Experts describe how fear drives panic buying and the fear of being deprived of basics like food and shelter.
- Experts say two main fears drive panic buying: deprivation of essentials and inability to access stores during storms.
- Two reasons for panic buying include basic foods like milk and bread being in high demand before storms.
- Authorities say there are no reported shortages yet, but panic buying could create supply issues.
- The report links Storm Chandra to potential transport disruption and flooding in England.
- The coverage cites expert commentary from Hersh Shefrin and Sharon Wolfgang on panic buying behavior.
- Shoppers are urged to buy only what they require to prevent potential shortages.
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