Mastodawn

Governments always telling consumers not to stockpile toilet paper, hand sanitiser, or petrol but never telling capitalists not to stockpile housing.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-24/japan-consumers-panic-buying-toilet-paper/106490370

Japan urges calm after consumers empty toilet paper shelves

Japan's government releases a statement assuring people there is no issue with supply and no need to stock up, despite "reports and social media posts regarding the distribution of toilet paper".