Induction Cooktops Surge in Demand Amid LPG Shortage Nagpur: A sudden shortage of LPG cylinders in the city triggered an unprecedented rush for induction cooktops. Retail outlets and online platforms reported that the appliances were sold out or critically low in stock. A check by The Times of India across multiple quick commerce platforms showed induction cooktops were largely unavailable, with most listings marked as sold out and no clear restocking timeline. Similar scenes were reported at electronics stores, where customers enquired in large numbers and were placed on waiting lists. Retailers attributed the surge in demand to delays in LPG cylinder availability, prompting households to seek electric cooking alternatives. Induction cooktops, seen as an immediate and convenient substitute, disappeared from shelves as demand spiked over recent days. Santosh Taori, an electronics dealer, noted the pace of stock depletion was unprecedented. "Even at our stores, the stock is depleting as we speak. The demand surged nearly 25 times compared to normal days," he said. Taori added that the trend is not limited to Nagpur but is being witnessed nationwide. "Even our bulk suppliers are seeing very high demand. Fresh consignments are also getting booked quickly," he explained. The buying pattern also shifted, with customers purchasing multiple units. "People are coming in and buying one for current use and sometimes another as a backup. Many households are treating it as a safety measure until the LPG supply situation normalizes," Taori said. Shop owners reported continuous customer inquiries but limited stock. A resident of Mahal, Ashok Deo, shared that even on major e-commerce platforms, most induction cooktops were out of stock.#nagpur #the_times_of_india #santosh_taori #mahal #ashok_deo
