Induction Stove Demand Surges in India; Quick-Commerce Apps Run Out of Stock

New Delhi

Demand for induction cooktops has surged across India amid concerns over possible disruptions in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) supply due to rising tensions in West Asia.

As a result, induction stoves have gone out of stock on several quick-commerce platforms, including Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart, and BigBasket in many cities.

Electric induction cooktops are generally considered an alternative to LPG cylinders. With fears of a possible shortage of cooking gas, many households are rapidly shifting toward induction-based cooking solutions.

Major e-commerce platforms such as Amazon India and Flipkart have also reported a sharp spike in orders for induction stoves.

According to an Amazon India spokesperson, sales of induction cooktops have increased by more than 30 times in the past two days. The company also noted a surge in demand for other electric cooking appliances.

“During the same period, demand for rice cookers and electric pressure cookers has grown nearly four times compared to normal levels, while sales of air fryers and multi-purpose kettles have almost doubled,” the spokesperson said.

Flipkart also confirmed the rise in demand, stating that sales of induction stoves have quadrupled in the past four to five days compared to previous weeks.

The company added that the surge has been particularly strong in regions such as Delhi, Kolkata, and parts of Uttar Pradesh, where consumers are exploring alternative cooking options due to fears of future price fluctuations and supply shortages.

The spike in demand reflects growing concerns among households and small businesses regarding the availability of cooking gas.

The ongoing conflict in West Asia has raised fears of disruptions in the supply of LPG and other energy resources.

Meanwhile, oil marketing companies have reportedly asked LPG distributors to prioritize supplies for essential institutions such as hospitals and educational institutions.

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said the government has increased domestic LPG production by nearly 25 percent and is directing the entire output toward domestic consumers to ensure uninterrupted cooking gas supply.

According to the ministry, on March 8 the government issued an order instructing refineries and petrochemical companies to maximize LPG production to address potential supply disruptions arising from the changing situation in West Asia.

 

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