JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Israeli supermarkets have begun rationing milk and other dairy products as farmers continue an open-ended strike, raising fears of empty shelves by the weekend.

Shoppers are being limited to two or three units per purchase, with chains including Carrefour and Mahsanei Hashuk implementing restrictions. The strike, which halts raw milk deliveries, has already caused economic losses estimated at 10 million shekels ($2.8 million) per day, according to industry sources cited by Israel Hayom.

Dairies are currently relying on remaining inventory, which may last only until Thursday. Without a swift resolution, the industry warns of a severe shortage in fresh milk, cottage cheese, and soft cheeses by Sunday.

Farmers say the strike will escalate unless the Knesset transfers discussions on dairy reforms to the Economics Committee. “The supply stoppage has no time limit. Final decisions will be made on Wednesday, but the fundamental decision is to raise the level of protest,” a senior source told Israel Hayom.

Industry officials said panic buying has already intensified the shortage, and some chains are preparing further rationing measures to stretch remaining supplies.