The psychology of panic buying: what prompts consumers to start stockpiling – and how do we stop it?
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Source: Guardian Australia
Published: 2026-03-29 06:00 UTC+10:00
Section: Energy
Factuality Score: 95
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Australia, Energy, World News
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The scarcity mindset, exploited by advertisers to trigger impulse buys, can cause panic buying. But telling consumers not to panic, may make them panic more
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