Marna Sharity

Why Toilet Paper Shortage 2024. Port strike could reignite toilet paper shortage — but don’t panic, expert says. You may be in for a shock.

Here’s why people are buying toilet paper on tuesday, 45,000 union workers went on strike when negotiations for a new contract broke down, shutting down 36 east. A strike by port workers on the east and gulf coasts this week has sparked fears of shortages, as shoppers in some areas race to grab staple items.