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7 cooktop tips to make your LPG cylinder last longer in the kitchen and save money

Cooking at home is a daily necessity, but rising LPG prices make it important to use gas efficiently. By adopting simple habits and smart cooking techniques, you can make your LPG cylinder last longer without compromising on your meals. Small changes in the kitchen can lead to significant savings over time.

August 14, 2025 / 18:39 IST
1. Use the right burner
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Use the right burner
Most stoves have different-sized burners. Use the small burner for simmering or cooking small quantities and the large one only when necessary. Matching flame size to the cookware prevents gas wastage.
2. Keep the flame covered
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Keep the flame covered
Always use a pan or pressure cooker with a lid. Cooking with a lid traps heat, reduces cooking time, and uses less gas.
3. Cook with the right cookware
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Cook with the right cookware
Use flat-bottomed, heavy cookware that distributes heat evenly. Thin pans cause more heat loss and longer cooking times.
Avoid overcooking
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Avoid overcooking
Plan your cooking so food is cooked efficiently. Overcooking or reheating multiple times burns extra gas.
5. Maintain burners
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Maintain burners
Clean your burners regularly. Blocked or uneven burners reduce flame efficiency and increase gas consumption.
Pre-soak foods
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Pre-soak foods
Soaking lentils, beans, or rice before cooking softens them and reduces the cooking time, saving gas.
Use pressure cookers Pressure cookers cook food faster than open pans, reducing the gas used significantly.
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Use pressure cookers
Pressure cookers cook food faster than open pans, reducing the gas used significantly.
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first published: Aug 14, 2025 06:37 pm

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