This petition was rejected

The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:

We understand that you want the Government to take action to prevent panic buying, but it's not clear how the action you are proposing would achieve this.

The Government's guidance says that most people can leave their home to shop for food, but should do so as infrequently as possible: www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do

The Government as also put in place measures to support those who are clinically extremely vulnerable: www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19#how-can-you-get-assistance-with-foods-and-medicines-if-you-are-shielding

We have published petitions relating to stockpiling and limits to shopping, which you might like to sign:

Restrict people stockpiling and reselling items at inflated prices: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/303070

Introduce limits on per customer purchases in all supermarkets: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/300766

Bring out ration books for food, everyday items and baby items: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/302823

You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:

NHS website: www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
UK Government website: www.gov.uk/coronavirus

You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips