Concerns about a possible LPG shortage in parts of India have triggered a rush for induction cooktops, with many models quickly selling out on online quick-commerce platforms. As worries about cooking gas availability spread, many households are buying electric cooktops as a backup option.
Several quick-delivery platforms, including Blinkit, Swiggy’s Instamart and Zepto, have reported a sharp increase in orders for induction stoves. In many cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai, customers found that most induction cooktops were already out of stock or available only in limited numbers.
Retailers say the sudden demand began after news of LPG supply concerns began circulating. Many families rushed to buy induction stoves so they would have an alternative way to cook if gas cylinders became difficult to get.
Electronics store owners also reported a surge in walk-in customers looking for induction cooktops. Some shops said they sold several days’ worth of stock in just a few hours as people hurried to secure the appliances.
The surge in demand has not been limited to the cooktops themselves. Utensils designed for induction cooking, such as compatible steel pans and pots, have also seen a spike in sales and are running low in many stores.
The LPG supply concerns are linked to global energy market uncertainties and geopolitical tensions affecting fuel supply chains. These developments have raised fears that cooking gas availability could be affected if the situation worsens.
Restaurants and small food businesses have also been watching the situation closely. Some eateries have started exploring electric cooking equipment to avoid disruptions if LPG supply becomes limited.
Meanwhile, government officials have urged the public not to panic. Authorities say they are monitoring the situation and taking steps to ensure there is enough LPG supply in the country.
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