Fences flood the black market: Panels changing hands for up to 80 each due to national shortage in wake of winter …

Price of fence panels has been pushed up to four times normal Rise is fuelled by increased demand as people try and repair damage of recent floods

By Daily Mail Reporter

PUBLISHED: 21:03 EST, 24 March 2014 | UPDATED: 21:03 EST, 24 March 2014

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Gardeners have been hit by a national shortage of fences at the height of the DIY season - with panels changing hands for up to four times their usual price on the black market.

Prices have rocketed to record levels as a result of a 'perfect storm' of severe winter weather and a housebuilding boom.

Many DIY chains and hardware stores have run out of traditional lap fencing, which is being offered for up to 80 a panel to panic buyers on the black market.

There has been a staggering surge in demand for fence panels, pushing the price up to four times than normal

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