LPG Shortage: Induction Stove Demand Surges in India as LPG Shortage Disrupts Daily Life

The shortage of LPG cylinders in India, reportedly linked to disruptions caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict, is now pushing people to search for alternative cooking options. In New Delhi, especially at Old Lajpat Rai Market, demand for induction cooktops and electric stoves has surged sharply. According to shopkeepers, demand for induction cookers has increased by nearly 80 percent in the last few days. Earlier, shops sold only one or two induction units per day, but now more than 30–36 units are being sold daily. The sudden demand has also affected online sales, with several e-commerce platforms reporting that induction cooktops are out of stock. Many consumers say they are purchasing induction stoves as a backup option due to uncertainty over LPG availability. Across several cities, long queues have been seen outside gas agencies as people struggle to obtain cylinders. The crisis has also had tragic consequences. In Farrukhabad, a 76-year-old man reportedly died after suffering a heart attack while standing in a long queue for an LPG cylinder. Restaurants are also feeling the impact. In Mumbai, some eateries have started cooking food using traditional wood stoves and coal because LPG supplies are unavailable. One South Indian food outlet has even reduced its menu, serving only a few items like rice, dal, and sambar as staff struggle to cook without gas.

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