The panic buying has created lines several hours long at gas pumps.

A week later we had panic buying of bread.

In addition, consumer prices increased 19 percent last year, prompting panic buying of household goods.

On the day before the price liberalization took effect there was a wave of panic buying.

There was panic buying of supplies in some supermarkets that remained open.

Year 2000 problem - panic buying of food.

We've bought provisions although there has been some panic buying of food and fuel.

"I wouldn't say there is any need for panic buying," he insisted.

Slater, whose dog is named Lakers, described what was happening as "panic buying."

In contrast to two years ago, stores remain well-stocked and there has been no sign of panic buying.