Cut Your Gas Bill: Smart Kitchen Hacks to Save Fuel This Winter

• Bring refrigerated ingredients to room temperature 30-45 minutes before cooking to save 10-15% gas.
• Clean burner holes weekly to ensure a blue flame, indicating efficient gas use and preventing wastage from yellow/orange flames.
• Use pressure cookers or covered vessels to cook food faster and save up to 70% gas, especially in cold weather.
• Add only necessary water for cooking and pre-soak grains like lentils and rice to reduce cooking time and gas consumption.
• Prepare all ingredients (mise en place) before lighting the gas to avoid unnecessary burning and save time and gas.

Why It Matters: Simple kitchen habit changes can significantly reduce gas consumption and lower your utility bills.