Induction becomes support amid LPG shortage, know how much electricity will be spent on running it for one hour

Induction Cooktop Electricity Consumption: The effects of the war between Iran and Israel are being seen all over the world. The situation in the Middle East remains worrying. The supply of crude oil and gas has been affected by the Strait of Hormuz. This has had a direct impact on India also. There is a shortage of LPG in the country. The government has set 25 days for booking domestic cylinders. Due to this, it has become difficult for people to get gas cylinders. This is the reason why people have started looking for alternatives to gas stove, which include air fryer, electric cooker and induction.

increased demand for induction

• Due to reduction in supply of LPG, a surge has been seen in the purchase of induction.
• According to media reports, their prices have also seen an increase of Rs 2 to 5 thousand.
• It is being seen as the primary alternative to gas stove in the market.

Why induction is an alternative to gas?

• In this, food is prepared faster than gas.
• No smoke comes out, hence pollution does not spread. There is no dirt either.
• It is easy to maintain, operate and clean.
• It can be used anytime there is electricity.

Also read: A monastery in Chhattisgarh where Prasad has been being prepared on an earthen stove for 470 years, 300 people get food every day.

How much electricity is consumed in an hour?

• Induction cooktops for domestic use come with capacities of 1200 watts, 1500 watts, 1800 watts and 2200 watts.
• Suppose a person is using 2000 watt induction, then 2 units of electricity will be consumed in one hour.
• If we talk about 1200 watt induction, it consumes 1.2 units of electricity to run it for one hour.