Some Aussies have been ‘pantry stocking’: Are times that tough?

Some Australians are stockpiling pantry essentials amid uncertainty regarding the Middle Eastern conflict, though experts assert there's no large-scale panic buying. SPC Global reported a 12 to 20 percent increase in sales of certain non-perishable goods. Recent spending trends indicate a shift back to normal purchasing habits as concerns subside and priorities shift towards other expenses.

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Summary by Glance · Original reporting by SMH