The government maintained a buffer stock of essential goods to prevent shortages.
Правительство поддерживало буферный запас необходимых товаров, чтобы предотвратить дефицит.
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Buffer stock refers to a reserve of a commodity or product that is held to stabilize supply and prices in the market. It acts as a safeguard against fluctuations in demand or supply, ensuring that there is enough stock available to meet unexpected increases in demand or to mitigate the effects of supply shortages.
