LPG Vs Induction: The effect of increasing tension in West Asia is now visible on the global energy market as well. Due to the disruption in the supply of oil and gas, a sudden increase in fuel prices is being seen in many countries. Due to this reason, in India too, concern has increased among people regarding the availability and price of LPG cylinders. The government says that there is no shortage of domestic LPG but at many places people are facing problems due to irregular supply. For this reason, many people have now started wondering whether induction cooktop can be a more economical option for cooking.
Complaints regarding LPG supply in many cities
There have been reports of long queues outside LPG agencies in many cities of the country like Noida, Lucknow, Delhi and Pune. Consumers say that it is becoming difficult to book cylinders and get delivery on time. The impact of this problem is not limited to homes only. Many restaurants and small businesses are also being affected due to delay in gas supply. According to some reports, some hotels and restaurants have had to remove some dishes from their menu due to shortage of gas.
Cost difference between LPG and induction
A normal domestic LPG cylinder contains about 14.2 kg of gas and its price is around Rs 950. But the efficiency of a gas stove is considered to be around 55 percent, which means a lot of energy is wasted in the form of heat while cooking. On the other hand, induction cooktop uses a large part of the electrical energy directly for cooking, hence it is considered more effective. According to many studies, if the electricity tariff is not too high then cooking on induction can be cheaper.
Some estimates also say that a family can save around Rs 180 to Rs 1000 every month. According to a report related to energy economics, the use of electric stoves can prove to be less expensive in many cases compared to non-subsidized LPG.
Why do people still give priority to LPG?
Although induction cooktop can reduce expenses, in many parts of the country people still consider LPG cylinders more reliable. A major reason for this is power cuts. When there is no electricity then only gas stove comes in handy. Apart from this, many traditional methods of Indian cooking like baking roti, applying tadka or cooking on direct flame are easier on gas stove.
Another expense in adopting induction
To use an induction cooktop, a special kind of utensil is required. Many traditional utensils used in Indian homes are not suitable for induction. Especially people living in rural areas and small towns may have to buy new utensils to adopt induction, which increases the initial expense. This is the reason why despite the low cost, many families still prefer LPG cylinders. Induction cooktop may prove to be a cheaper option in some circumstances but availability of electricity, initial expense and cooking habits also play an important role in this decision.
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