Professor Jana Bowden

Panic behavior during disaster threatens our ability cope. Why? 😨 perceived scarcity 😨 perceived loss of control 😨 perceived feeling of insecurity over supply disruption 👀 fear contagion simply seeing the reactions of others  #panicbuying #fuel #retail #news #Ampol

@dailytelegraph St Ives Ampol has run dry, all pumps shut down

Widespread station shutdowns have spread from the bush to Sydney, with multiple retailers running out of petrol and diesel, as the Premier tells frustrated motorists not to over-consume. READ MORE bit.ly/4suKnl2 AND TELL US IN THE COMMENTS WHERE YOU CAN'T FIND FUEL ⬇️ Get the news first with The Daily Telegraph app: bit.ly/4bOfgf8

Ampol fuel pumps have run dry St Ives, Sydney #fuel #retail #Ampol

Today’s Jerry can supply at Bunnings selling out fast. The new toilet paper? #fuel #retail

E-bike sales might surge following the fuel crisis. Just a few weeks ago there were calls to crush them, but with fuel prices rapidly rising we might just see the opposite. The market is worth $1.6bn now without panic buying… E-bike sales are trending up overseas. #retail

This price from earlier this week might be as good as it gets for a while - up another 10c on this today. Last week the average was $2.19 #fuelprice

The Australian Retail Council (ARC) Retail Awards are now open recognising the people, teams and businesses shaping the future of retail in Australia. If you or your team are doing incredible work, nominate now: lnkd.in/gjdE29iH #ARCRetailAwards #retail @Macquarie_Uni

One Bunnings product is flying off the shelves after conflict in the Middle East sent fuel prices soaring. skynews.com.au/australia-news…

Farmers stockpile diesel ⁦#NRMA⁩ advises consumers not to panic. But, #panicbuying is driven by perceived fear. The scarcity heuristic takes over on seeing #fuel rationed + dry bowsers. Stress and cognitive load feeds into the fear spiral #retail ⁦ abc.net.au/news/2026-03-0…

An expert claims we’re drastically underestimating what could be about to happen as the risk surrounding petrol supplies “increases exponentially”. Full story: bit.ly/4ul08fO

Fuel crisis: Regional NSW, Qld stations running out of petrol | news.com.au ⛽️ 36 days’ worth of petrol stored ✈️ 29 days of jet fuel ⛽️ 32 days of diesel These stats might be under normal consumption levels rather than #panicbuying levels news.com.au/technology/mot…

Petrol pumps are being switched off in several parts of the country. Fuel deliveries are also being cut off to independent distributors. Industry insider Danny Kreutzer says, “I’ve never seen as bad as what it is.” MORE: brnw.ch/21x0z5V

Australia is in #panicbuying mode. Covid 2.0 trauma psychology has hit ⛽️ #Fuel shortage hitting 🪣 Jerry cans sold out @Bunnings Irrationality? Or need for control? Consumers are turning to activities they can control to cope - stockpiling @YahooNewsAU @7NewsSydney #retail

Australia is in #panicbuying mode. Covid 2.0 trauma psychology has hit ⛽️ 20 days of #fuel remaining 🪣 Jerry cans gone @Bunnings Irrationality? Or need for control? Consumers are turning to activities they can control - stockpiling to cope. @newscomauHQ @abcnews #retail

When there’s more bag than spinach 🥴

From petrol to groceries: how Middle East crisis is driving up prices | US-Israel war on Iran | The Guardian theguardian.com/world/2026/mar…

@FAustraliab Absolutely challenging times for all.

A war has consequences for everyone in the modern world. @ProfConsumers

Consumers bracing as the cost of goods to rise 📈 The Containerized Freight Index rose by 6.5%. Freightos terminal container rates Shanghai to Dubai up from $1,800 for a 40ft container on Saturday to $3,700 on Monday ⁦@GuardianAus⁩ #retail theguardian.com/business/2026/…

From sportswear to beauty, brands love telling women they’re empowered 💪 The problem? Women can spot performative messaging a mile away. Our new research outlines 6 make-or-break factors for gender-equality advertising👇🏼 lighthouse.mq.edu.au/article/2026/f… @Macquarie_Uni #retail #Gender

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