Can we cook without gas? Nikhil Chinapa's tweet goes viral
MTV host and DJ Nikhil Chinapa thinks India's liquefied petroleum gas, or LPG, shortage could be a win for creative cooks online.
He tweeted, "If you are a content creator, and you can teach people how to cook food using a microwave, in India... Your YouTube channel is going to blow up in the next two weeks."
His post quickly got people talking.
What's the reason for the gas shortage
India is facing an LPG shortage after Middle East tensions disrupted shipping and energy prices.
Since a large share of India's cooking gas is imported, several cities are feeling the pinch.
The government has stepped in: limiting commercial use, stretching booking periods to 25 days, and ramping up refinery output.
Even restaurants have had to cut back on menu options.
Suggestions to switch to other cooking methods
Chinapa's tweet set off a wave of suggestions online. People recommended switching to induction stoves or air fryers; one user said microwave sales would go up.
One user said they have not used LPG cylinders in the last 2-3 years, and now cook on an induction stove and an air fryer.