Motorists protest three-month CNG scarcity in Niger

Motorists in Minna, the capital of Niger State, are growing increasingly exasperated by the three-month-long scarcity of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). Despite the financial outlay they incurred to convert their vehicles to run on CNG, the fuel remains out of reach, leaving them to pay more for petrol and endure the inconvenience of a limited alternative.

At a protest on Sunday, demonstrators gathered at the NNPC Mega Station on the Western Bypass, pleading with authorities to intervene and restore a consistent supply of CNG. The motorists initially switched to CNG to cut transportation costs, but the ongoing shortage has rendered those savings a distant memory. Converting to CNG necessitated a significant financial commitment, which they had anticipated would be recouped through the lower expense of the alternative fuel.

However, the prolonged shortage has dashed those hopes, forcing motorists to grapple with the challenges of operating their vehicles without reliable access to CNG. The protesters are urging authorities and relevant stakeholders to take swift action to resolve the supply issue and guarantee the continued availability of CNG for motorists in Minna.