Users in India are currently shifting to Induction based cooking amid the LPG crisis in the country
India is currently witnessing a LPG crisis due to the ongoing war in Middle East.
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LPG crisis: How much will Induction cooking add to your electricity bill?
As LPG shortages push households to induction cooking, monthly electricity bills in New Delhi may rise modestly, ranging from zero under subsidy slabs to about Rs 500 depending on usage.
By Abhijeet Sen | Updated: March 26, 2026 2:28 PM IST
Induction cooktops typically consume 1,200–2,000 watts per hour, meaning 1–2 units of electricity if used continuously for an hour.
In reality, most Indian households cook for 1–2 hours daily on medium power, so usage averages 1–3 units per day, not full-capacity consumption.
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In New Delhi, an induction cooktop uses about 1–3 unitsday, adding roughly 30–90 unitsmonth to household consumption.
Higher slab rates or longer cooking hours can push this up, especially in states with peak pricing or commercial connections.
If usage crosses into 201–400 units, power costs about ₹5unit with 50% subsidy (~₹2.5unit), adding ₹75–₹225month.
Induction is about 85–90% energy efficient, compared to LPG’s ~60%, so less energy is wasted during cooking.
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Bills also include fixed charges and PPAC (6.75%–8.75%), slightly increasing the final payable amount.
Higher slab rates or longer cooking hours can push this up, especially in states with peak pricing or commercial connections.
Induction cooking uses electromagnetic energy to heat utensils directly, making it faster than conventional gas or electric stoves.
Compared to an LPG cylinder (~₹900–₹1,100 lasting ~25–30 days), induction can be cheaper or similar for small families.
Induction cooktops
It requires compatible cookware (ferromagnetic like stainless steel or cast iron), which can be checked using a simple magnet test.