By BullScreen Editorial Team 
Indian households are rushing to buy electric induction stoves as fears of a potential cooking gas shortage drive panic purchases, rapidly draining stocks across major online and offline retailers.
India, the world’s second-largest importer of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), has invoked emergency measures to secure supplies for households as concerns rise over disruptions linked to the escalating Middle East conflict. While domestic LPG distribution is being prioritised, availability for commercial users such as restaurants, hostels and canteens has started tightening.
The uncertainty has pushed consumers to look for alternatives. Several induction stove models were marked “currently unavailable” on major e-commerce platforms, including Amazon and Flipkart, as well as quick-commerce apps like Blinkit and Zepto.
A spokesperson for Amazon India said induction stove sales have surged more than 30-fold in recent days, while demand for rice cookers and electric pressure cookers has quadrupled.
Appliance maker TTK Prestige said demand for induction cooktops has jumped nearly three times normal levels. The company has increased production capacity to full utilisation and expanded staffing by about 15% to meet the surge.
Products from brands such as Havells India and Bajaj Electricals have also seen stock shortages across online platforms.
Analysts say manufacturers with strong domestic assembly and distribution networks could benefit if demand continues, though reliance on imported components from China and Southeast Asia may pose supply risks if the spike persists. The rush highlights how geopolitical tensions affecting energy supply chains are already influencing consumer behaviour in India’s kitchen appliance market.