If consumers have an expectation of a product's price increasing in the near future, they will usually:

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If consumers believe that the price of a product is going to increase in the near future, they are likely to purchase more of the product at its current price to save money. Waiting to see if the price really increases could result in missing out on the lower price, and waiting for the new price and comparing may lead to no significant differences in price, causing the delay to be pointless.

If Consumers Have an Expectation of a Product's Price Increasing