Consumers in Philippines told to refrain from panic buying amid Middle East conflict

The Philippine palace said there is no need for consumers to stockpile goods as the situation has not reached that point. - PDI

MANILA: Malacanang has urged consumers not to engage in panic buying, saying there is a sufficient supply of fuel and basic commodities despite tensions in the Middle East.

At a press briefing in New York City on Monday (New York time), Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said there have been no movements in the prices of basic goods based on information from the Department of Trade and Industry.