Nigeria Expands CNG Stations to 1,000, Targets Cheaper Transport

President Bola Tinubu has significantly expanded Nigeria's compressed natural gas (CNG) initiative, ordering the rollout of an additional 500 refuelling stations. This directive brings the total planned stations under the Presidential CNG Initiative to 1,000 nationwide, aiming to make transportation more affordable for Nigerians.

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The Federal Government is already investing significantly in this energy transition. Through the Presidential CNG Initiative, over 120,000 vehicles have been converted nationwide, with more than 100,000 additional conversion kits in the works.

The President announced the expansion following discussions with the Governors’ Forum. He noted that governors have independently resolved to implement measures to lower transportation costs, focusing on the economic advantages of CNG and electric vehicles. "The Federal Government is already investing significantly in this energy transition," Tinubu stated, highlighting ongoing efforts to expand vehicle conversion centers and refuelling infrastructure.

Through the Presidential CNG Initiative, over 120,000 vehicles have already been converted, with more than 100,000 additional conversion kits in development. The Federal Government is also financing over 100 gas projects, including 15 CNG mother stations and 86 daughter stations, through the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund. Four major projects were commissioned in May, including a 15-station network in Lagos and a facility in Abuja capable of serving a large volume of vehicles daily.

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I have also directed the additional rollout of another 500 CNG refuelling stations nationwide in addition to the 500 stations ordered earlier in the year by the Fund, bringing the programme to 1,000 stations across the country.

Tinubu emphasized the importance of this expansion for intra-state transportation, where citizens feel the increased cost of fuel most directly. "I am encouraged that our Governors are moving to bring these benefits closer to the people they serve," he said. A joint committee between federal and state governments will be established to implement measures for reducing transport costs immediately.

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A vehicle running on CNG spends 60 to 80 per cent less on fuel than one running on petrol.

The President underscored the significant savings potential, stating, "A vehicle running on CNG spends 60 to 80 per cent less on fuel than one running on petrol." He expressed a clear goal: "From October 1, our goal is that Nigerians begin to partake in those savings through lower transport fares. We have agreed that cheaper fuel should result in cheaper fares!" This initiative represents a major push towards energy transition and cost reduction for millions of Nigerians.

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From October 1, our goal is that Nigerians begin to partake in those savings through lower transport fares. We have agreed that cheaper fuel should result in cheaper fares!