LPG Shortage Fuels Surge in Induction Cooktop Demand

Induction Cooktops Go Out of Stock as LPG Supply Concerns Trigger Buying Rush Across India​

Households Turn to Electric Cooking as West Asia Conflict Raises Supply Fears​

New Delhi, March 12: Induction cooktops are rapidly disappearing from online marketplaces as households across India scramble to secure alternatives to cooking gas amid concerns about possible disruptions in LPG supply linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

Search results on leading quick commerce platforms including Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart, and BigBasket are displaying “Unavailable” and “Sold out” labels for several induction cooktop models in multiple cities.

These platforms, known for their rapid delivery services, are witnessing a sudden surge in demand for electric cooking appliances as consumers look for backup options beyond LPG cylinders.

E Commerce Platforms Report Massive Spike in Demand​

Large e commerce marketplaces such as Amazon and Flipkart are also experiencing a sharp rise in orders for kitchen appliances.

According to an Amazon India spokesperson, sales of induction cooktops have surged more than 30 times over the past two days.

The company also reported that other electric kitchen appliances are witnessing strong demand. Rice cookers and electric pressure cookers are seeing nearly four times their usual demand, while air fryers and multi use kettles are recording around double their normal sales.

Flipkart also confirmed a sharp increase in purchases, stating that sales of induction cooktops have quadrupled over the past four to five days compared with the previous few weeks.

Demand Spike Visible in Several Cities​

The company noted that demand growth has been particularly strong in regions such as Delhi, Kolkata, and parts of Uttar Pradesh.

Consumers in these areas are actively searching for alternative cooking solutions amid concerns over possible price volatility and supply shortages in LPG.

The surge in purchases reflects growing anxiety among households and small businesses about the availability of cooking gas in the coming weeks.

Government Steps Up LPG Production​

The ongoing conflict in West Asia has raised concerns about potential disruptions in the supply of liquefied petroleum gas and other energy resources.

Amid the evolving situation, oil marketing companies have reportedly asked LPG distributors to prioritize supplies for essential institutions including hospitals and educational establishments.

At the same time, the government has increased domestic LPG production by about 25 per cent and is directing the entire output towards household consumers to maintain uninterrupted cooking gas supply.

According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, an order was issued on March 8 directing refineries and petrochemical complexes to maximize LPG production.