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by bawolff 43 days ago
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.
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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.
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.