Gas vs Electric vs Hybrid Stove: Which Is Best for Pakistani Kitchens? (2026)
Updated October 2026
Quick answer: Choose a gas stove if your gas supply is steady all year. Choose an electric stove if you have no gas line or live in a flat. Choose a hybrid (gas + electric) stove if you face gas load shedding or low pressure, because you can switch to electric and keep cooking.
Every winter, and every Ramadan, the same question comes up in Pakistani homes: should we stay on gas, move to electric, or get a stove that does both? This guide compares the three so you can pick the right one for your kitchen and budget.
Gas vs Electric vs Hybrid Stove: Quick Comparison
| Gas stove | Electric stove | Hybrid (gas + electric) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works during gas load shedding | No | Yes | Yes |
| Works during power cuts | Yes | No | Yes (on gas) |
| Running cost | Lowest when gas is available | About 1.5 units an hour on Glam Gas infrared cookers | Use whichever fuel is cheaper that day |
| Glam Gas price (Oct 2026) | From Rs. 14,040 | From Rs. 13,800 | Rs. 38,250 – 105,000 |
| Best for | Areas with steady gas | Flats, no gas line, backup cooking | Families who face gas cuts |
1. Gas Stoves
A gas stove or built-in gas hob burns Natural Gas or LPG. It heats instantly and gives you the visible flame most Pakistani cooks are used to for roti, karahi and tadka.
Pros: low running cost when gas is available, instant heat control, and works during power cuts.
Cons: useless during gas load shedding, weak at low winter pressure, and an LPG cylinder can run out mid-meal.
Glam Gas options: built-in gas hobs from 1 to 5 burners, from the Food Book 2 Burner (Rs. 20,520) and Food Book 3 Burner (Rs. 21,330) to the GG903H 5 burner (Rs. 48,870). See them all in our gas stove collection.
2. Electric Stoves
An electric stove, such as an infrared ceramic cooker, heats a glass-topped plate with electricity. It needs no gas line and works with any flat-bottomed pot.
Pros: no gas needed at all, no flame or soot, easy to clean, and portable models can be used anywhere with a plug.
Cons: stops during power cuts, and electricity costs more per hour than gas when gas is available.
Glam Gas options: the Hot Glow-12 infrared cooker (Rs. 13,800), the built-in Hot Glow-B120 (Rs. 19,110) and more in our infrared cooker and electric stove collection.
3. Hybrid (Gas + Electric) Stoves
A hybrid stove puts gas burners and an electric cooking zone on one cooktop. Cook on gas when pressure is good; when it drops, switch to the electric side and carry on. For safety, use one fuel at a time.
Pros: you keep cooking through gas load shedding and through power cuts, you can pick the cheaper fuel each day, and you need only one appliance instead of a hob plus a backup cooker.
Cons: a higher upfront price than a gas-only stove, and you need both a gas connection and a power point.
Glam Gas options:
- 3+1 Hybrid Hob – Rs. 38,250: three gas burners plus one electric infrared zone.
- All-in-One 3-in-1 Stove – Rs. 47,385: two gas burners (NG or LPG) plus an electric hotplate.
- GG-02B-E Hybrid Hob – Rs. 66,000: two 4.5 kW brass burners plus a 2200W electric plate.
- Hybrid 34 Cooking Range – Rs. 105,000: four gas burners, an extra hot plate and a full oven.
Compare every model and price in our gas + electric stove collection.
Running Cost: Gas vs Electric
Gas is usually the cheapest way to cook when the supply is steady. Electric cooking on a Glam Gas infrared cooker or hybrid hob uses about 1.5 units an hour, roughly Rs. 75 – 90 at Rs. 50 – 60 per unit. Most hybrid stove owners cook on gas and switch to electric only when gas is short, so the extra electricity bill stays small. For a detailed breakdown, read how much electricity an electric stove uses.
Which Stove Should You Buy?
- Steady gas, budget first: a 2 or 3 burner gas hob.
- No gas line, flat or hostel: an infrared electric stove.
- Gas load shedding or low winter pressure: a hybrid gas + electric stove.
- Large family that also bakes: the Hybrid 34 cooking range, or browse all cooking ranges.
Want to go deeper on hybrid hobs? Read our hybrid hob guide. Finish the setup with a kitchen hood to keep smoke and oil out of your kitchen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, a gas stove or an electric stove? A gas stove is cheaper to run when gas is steady; an electric stove works during gas load shedding and needs no gas line. A hybrid stove gives you both.
Is a hybrid stove worth it in Pakistan? Yes, if your area has gas load shedding or low pressure. You keep cooking on electricity when gas drops and on gas during power cuts.
What is the price of a gas and electric stove in Pakistan? Glam Gas hybrid stoves cost Rs. 38,250 – Rs. 105,000, from the 3+1 Hybrid Hob to the Hybrid 34 cooking range.
How many units does an electric stove use? About 1.5 units an hour on Glam Gas infrared cookers and hybrid hobs.
Can I use gas and electric at the same time on a hybrid stove? We recommend using one fuel at a time for safety.
