Bhubaneswar, March 12 -- Concerns over the availability of LPG cylinders and rising cooking gas prices have led many households in Balasore city to shift towards electric stoves, with electronics shops witnessing a surge in demand for induction cooktops.

Several electronics outlets across the city reported increased footfall on Thursday, as consumers queued up to purchase induction stoves as an alternative cooking option.

Traders said the demand for electric stoves has increased sharply over the past two days, with many households opting for induction cooktops due to irregular LPG supply.

According to shop owners, customers are increasingly turning to electric appliances to meet their daily cooking needs amid uncertainty surrounding th...