Demand for Electric Stoves Surges in Nepal Amid West Asian Tensions and Fuel Scarcity Fears

Kathmandu. Consumers are increasingly turning to electric stoves following the recent tensions caused by conflicts in West Asian nations, which have led to shortages of petroleum products and cooking LPG gas. According to the Department of Customs, 147,864 electric stoves of various types were imported into Nepal during the first eight months (from Shrawan to the end of Falgun) of the current fiscal year 2082-83. Induction stoves show the highest demand among these. Data indicates that 104,717 induction stoves entered Nepal during that period. The import of infrared stoves is also significant, with 42,218 units imported. Only 929 other types...