Butter Shortage in Norway

Butter crisis is spreading, first Sweden ran into supply problems and now Norwegians are facing a similar squeeze, as butter stocks have mysteriously melted away, sending prices soaring and shoppers frantically buying up slabs of the stuff wherever they see it.
Norway's fiercely protectionist policies have also been criticised. In an unprecedented move, import tariffs were reduced from 25.19 krone (£2.74) to 4 krone per kg but this only applies in December,2011.
Butter shortage puts the knife into Norwegian Christmas plans.