So many people were grabbing 2 or 3 big packages.” But the shortage isn’t necessarily from the strike — it’s from panic-buying toilet paper in large quantities.

Port strike: Don't hoard that toilet paper! Here's what you should be worried about Story by Michael L. Diamond and David P. Willis, Asbury Park Press • 5mo ...

As the port strike continues into its third day, some consumers are growing concerned about whether it could lead to a toilet paper shortage, prompting some to whisk supplies of the product off ...

Ironically, panic-buying or hoarding could create shortages of toilet paper or other products, even though there's little risk of shortfalls due to the port strike, Miller said.

He was describing a scene of shoppers grabbing toilet paper and water in reaction to the strike hitting shipping ports, much like the panic buying that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to the AP, the organization said 85% of toilet paper, paper towels, napkins and tissues used in the nation are made by U.S.-based producers and not impacted by the strike.

The trade group said approximately 85% of toilet paper, paper towels, napkins and tissues used in the U.S. is made by U.S.-based producers and not affected by the strike.

But the strike at ports from Maine to Texas will have absolutely zero impact on the supply of these products. The overwhelming majority — more than 90% by some estimates — of U.S. toilet paper ...

"Our suppliers’ paper products are made in the U.S. and not impacted by the current port strike," popular Southern store chain Publix said in a statement to local outlet WXIA in Atlanta.