Tinubu orders 500 more CNG stations, targets lower transport fares nationwide
The additional stations will bring the planned number of CNG refuelling stations under the federal government’s programme to 1,000 nationwide. The post Tinubu orders 500 more CNG stations, targets lower transport fares nationwide appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the establishment of 500 additional Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) refuelling stations nationwide. This brings the total planned number of CNG stations under the federal government's programme to 1,000, according to Premium Times.
Tinubu also disclosed that state governors have agreed to reduce transportation costs nationwide. A joint federal-state committee will be set up to ensure that cheaper CNG leads to lower transport fares for commuters.
The committee's goal is to achieve lower transport fares from October 1, 2026, as reported by Punch Nigeria and Punch.
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