The most popular electrified cooking equipment is the induction stove. To get the same amount of useful heat as one full LPG cylinder, an induction stove will consume about 78 units of electricity. Capital expenseThis said, commercial establishments face compounding issues that keep LPG cylinders more desirable. The capital cost for electrical equipment is two to three times more compared with those used for LPG cylinders. Given all these factors, restaurants prefer LPG cylinders, he adds.

Source: The Hindu March 11, 2026 12:36 UTC