[1970-01-01]

Massive price jumps in fuel enables panic buying. Fuel prices will be driven by both fear and scarcity, and prices go even higher.

[bawolff]

Jet fuel isn't exactly a consumer good. Storing large quantities of it isn't exactly easy. It doesn't strike me as a good that is likely to panic bought.

[1970-01-01]

Right - more of a danger of bullwhip effect than a consumer panic purchase. Still it is best to ease the spikes for everyone with rationing.

[OgsyedIE]

The UK does already have salt cavern storage for crude and natural gas, so it would be possible to make sites for kerosene if not for the present shortage.