Shimla, Mar 14 (PTI) Sales of induction stoves and electric burners witnessed a sharp surged in the Himachal Pradesh capital as residents and businesses grapple with the availability of commercial LPG cylinders.
The crisis has hit the hospitality sector hard, forcing hoteliers and dhaba owners to switch to electric appliances to keep their kitchens functional. Domestic consumers are also stocking up on these units for emergency use.
Diveyesh, an appliance showroom owner, said both commercial and domestic electric burners are in high demand. “We used to sell three to four units per week, but we are now selling eight to nine pieces a day,” he said, adding that sales of induction-compatible cookware have also increased.
S N Sharma, a salesman at an appliance shop, said that panic buying has become common. “Earlier, the sale was one to two pieces a day, but today we have already sold eight units,” Sharma said.
The situation has also forced a shift to alternative fuels. (PTI)
