LPG Crisis: Middle East War Fuels Induction Cooker Sales, Long Queues at Stores

• Cooking gas crisis deepens in India due to Middle East war (Iran-Israel conflict) impacting Strait of Hormuz.
• LPG prices have risen, and deliveries are delayed or unavailable, causing inconvenience to consumers.
• Consumers are increasingly opting for induction and electronic cooking appliances as alternatives.
• Demand for induction ovens has surged 3-4 times, with long queues and pre-bookings at electronics stores.
• The uncertainty is straining middle-class budgets and bringing radical changes to daily life.