No, a gas stove does not use electricity for the oven. A gas stove typically has two main components: the cooktop (where you place pots and pans for cooking) and the oven (used for baking and roasting).
The cooktop of a gas stove operates solely on gas. When you turn on the gas burner, the stove releases a controlled flow of gas to the burner, and when ignited, it produces a flame for cooking.
The oven in a gas stove also primarily operates on gas. It has a gas burner located at the bottom, and when you turn on the oven, gas is released to this burner. The gas burner then ignites, and the oven heats up to the desired temperature. This heating process is entirely powered by gas.
However, it's worth noting that many gas stoves have some electrical components as well, but these are typically related to the ignition system and controls. For example:
Ignition system: Most modern gas stoves use an electric ignition system to ignite the gas burners automatically. This eliminates the need for a pilot light. When you turn the knob to activate a gas burner, an electric spark is generated to ignite the gas.
Oven controls: The oven in a gas stove may have an electronic control panel that allows you to set the temperature, timer, and other features. These controls require electricity to function.
While gas stoves do use some electricity for ignition and control purposes, the primary heat source for both the cooktop and the oven is gas. If there is a power outage, you can still use the gas burners and manually ignite them with a match. However, you may not be able to use the electronic ignition or the oven controls until the power is restored.