The Economic Times

Not just LPG cylinder shortage, Induction cooktops also going 'out of stock' on Blinkit, Zepto, and Instamart amid Iran-Israel war

LPG Cylinder Shortage: A nationwide rush for induction stoves has left major quick-commerce platforms like Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto struggling with massive stockouts as consumers hedge against a deepening LPG crisis. Fueled by the West Asia conflict and a 90% drop in imports through the Strait of Hormuz, the Indian government has restricted commercial gas supplies, causing a 10X to 20X surge in demand for electric alternatives.