Tesco, Asda, and Sainsbury's stores in Essex are expected to be packed today with Christmas shoppers after yesterday's retail chaos.
Angry festive shoppers complained of being stuck in Princes Road Tesco next to the Miami roundabout for up to an hour after traffic came to a standstill.
Essex Police officers were also reportedly called to help guide people in, while parking marshals are being used at the Aldi car park in Springfield Road.
Dozens of people took to the Essex Chronicle's Facebook page to share their horror stories
"This doesn't just happen at Christmas, I get stuck in that car park throughout the year," Marie Findlay.
"Tescos thought it was a good idea making the store bigger but not the car park."
Helen Tween said: "Took me hour and half to get out car park. No traffic control there should be more organisation. I had to crack open the Ferraro Roche. Glad to get home."
Joanne Brenchley said: "It's all good fun and part of Christmas. My god the supermarket is only closed for one day. How much food do people actually need. Feel for the less fortunate people who have to make do with a lot less food. People need to stop grumbling and get on with it."
Other shops were also hit by the Christmas rush, with problems repeated across Chelmsford and cars at a standstill with long delays on Springfield Road approaching Parkway, while Waterhouse Lane was also crawling slowly.
As a result supermarkets are expected to be even busier today as the last minute rush for Christmas supplies continues.
