Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:07pm on 11 Mar 2026,Wednesday India
Induction cooktops are going out of stock in many Indian cities as people look for alternatives during the LPG crisis. Quick commerce apps and retail stores in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata reported shortages. Many households are buying electric cooktops due to rising gas prices and refill delays. Retailers said they are selling 50 to 70 units a day because of panic buying. Even induction-compatible utensils are running out in some areas. The government said there is no major shortage of LPG and domestic production has increased. However, fear of supply disruptions linked to the Iran war has pushed many families to switch to electric cooking options.
