A mother of two has revealed she is spending £400 a week stockpiling supplies amid fears the Iran war could trigger food and petrol rationing, as well as blackouts in the UK. The woman, who has two daughters aged 10 and seven, says she has amassed over 70 tins of baked beans, lentils, and other canned goods, along with a battery-operated radio and bulk tea light candles.
She has also purchased a portable solar-powered charging bank with a torch and compass for £26, a Danish solar-powered outdoor lamp for £44.95, and is stockpiling logs of wood to heat her flat. She plans to bash through an MDF wall to uncover a hidden fireplace. The prepper, who is in touch with other like-minded individuals, says she is building up to a three-month supply of food and has stashed cash in case of power shortages.
Experts warn the UK could face a major oil and gas supply shortfall within months if the Middle East conflict persists, with Iran blocking the Strait of Hormuz. The woman admits her behaviour might seem extreme but says it is an instinctual reaction to global destruction. She has tried to buy a survival power hub but found it sold out, indicating many others share her concerns.
She has also received tips from a prepper friend, including always keeping a full tank of petrol. While she has not yet purchased a portable kerosene heater or a 50-litre cooler box due to cost, she is considering a big solar panel and power bank to live off-grid in a national crisis. She stores some tins under her garden table due to limited cupboard space.
