LPG Price Hike Sparks Surge In Induction Cooker And Electric Appliance Sales In Kolkata

Last Updated:March 10, 2026, 07:27 IST

Retailers noticed the surge starting Saturday, after the Centre attributed the price rise to escalating global energy costs linked to the West Asia conflict.

The recent hike in cooking gas prices and concerns over future availability have tripled sales of electric kitchen appliances, particularly induction cookers, in retail hubs like Chandni Market and Ezra Street in Kolkata.

Retailers noticed the surge starting Saturday, after the Centre attributed the price rise to escalating global energy costs linked to the West Asia conflict.

Manish Khosla, director of Khosla Electronics, said the spike in induction cooker sales began Saturday evening. “People are panicking due to the rise in gas price and are apprehensive about unavailability of cylinders. On Saturday, we had 60% spurt in sales. On Sunday, it is the same. Usually, we sell about 40-45 induction cookers across our 86 outlets in the city. Now the sale has jumped to 120-130 per day," he said.

Retailers are also seeing strong demand for induction-compatible utensils. Other electric cooking appliances, such as electric kettles, cookers, and hot plates, are witnessing an uptick in sales as well, the Times of India reported.

Rajinder Singh Raipur, founder and director of Raipur Electronics, said, “As soon as the announcement on the price hike of cooking gas was announced, people started thronging our stores to buy induction cooker and compatible utensils."

Pulkit Baid, director of Great Eastern Retail, added, “The sale of electric kitchen appliances is not restricted to induction cookers. We are selling other items, like electric kettles, too. Many are also buying new microwave ovens to keep alternative cooking options ready."

Abhishek Jain, director of Sales Emporium, said, “We are seeing over 30% spurt in induction cooker sales. Once this stock is exhausted, we will immediately replenish it. The demand is soaring."

Salt Lake resident Sumedha Bagla said, “I have bought an induction on Sunday as the gas price is burning a hole in my pocket. If a crisis happens, the price may go up further. With this apprehension in mind, I decided to keep an induction cooker at home as it will cut down on my dependence on gas cylinders."

Saqlain Ali of Fairway Traders in Chandni Market said, “There has been a surge in sales in the past few days since the geopolitical crisis in West Asia. Many people have been buying induction cookers, electrical kettles and electric rice cookers as they are uncertain about the availability of LPG over the next few days."

On Ezra Street, Kolkata’s largest market for electrical goods and appliances, demand for cooking-related electrical appliances has been high. Bhavik Tiwary, a retailer there, said, “There was a spurt of over 20% on Friday and Saturday. If the situation doesn’t improve, sales might surge further. We have enough stock to cater to the demand."

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