Patna: Residents across Patna are grappling with an acute shortage of LPG cylinders, a situation that is increasingly disrupting daily life from household kitchens to small hotels. With cylinders not arriving on time, many families say they are struggling to cook regular meals and are being forced to seek alternatives.
In response, induction stoves have quickly emerged as a temporary solution. Several households, particularly those where gas supplies have run out, have started preparing meals using electric induction cooktops. Students, tenants and small families appear to be adopting this option more frequently, citing the uncertainty surrounding LPG availability.
However, the shift has also brought new concerns. Residents say that while induction stoves provide a quick fix, the increased electricity consumption is adding to monthly expenses. Many households describe the move as a stopgap arrangement rather than a sustainable long-term alternative.
The impact of the LPG shortage is also visible in the hospitality sector. Small hotels and roadside eateries across Patna have begun using induction stoves to prepare tea, snacks and light meals. Operators say delayed deliveries and insufficient cylinder supplies are forcing them to adapt in order to continue serving customers.
Electronics markets in the city are witnessing a noticeable surge in demand for induction stoves. Retailers say that while such appliances were previously bought occasionally, customers are now arriving in large numbers each day. Budget and mid-range models are selling particularly fast, and some shops report that several popular models are already running out of stock.
For now, residents and business owners alike are hoping the LPG supply situation will stabilise soon. Many say induction stoves can only provide temporary relief, and they are waiting for regular gas deliveries to resume so that normal cooking routines can return.
