Tinubu orders 500 more CNG stations, targets cheaper transport fares

President Bola Tinubu has directed the rollout of an additional 500 compressed natural gas (CNG) refuelling stations across Nigeria, bringing the total planned number of stations under the Presidential CNG Initiative to 1,000. During a meeting with the Governors’ Forum, Tinubu announced that governors have pledged to take immediate measures to reduce transportation costs, focusing on the benefits of CNG and electric vehicles.

The Federal Government is already investing in energy transition, converting over 120,000 vehicles nationwide, with more than 100,000 kits in development. The initiative includes 15 mother stations and 86 daughter stations, with four projects commissioned in May in Lagos, Abuja, and Owerri. Tinubu emphasized that the expansion of CNG stations is crucial for intra-state transportation, aiming for cheaper fares starting October 1.

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