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FG Directs Filling Stations To Sell Compressed Natural Gas At ₦200, ₦260

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  • NMDPRA mandates filling stations in Nigeria to sell Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as an alternative fuel.

  • CNG is praised for its clarity, lack of odor, and non-corrosive properties.

  • Engr. Farouk Ahmed underscores the federal government’s push for CNG adoption.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has ordered filling stations across the country to begin the sale of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is a pressurized fuel gas known for its clarity, lack of odor, and non-corrosive properties, offering an alternative to petrol.

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NIPCO’s Managing Director, Nagendra Verma, stated that AutoGas for vehicles like cars, taxis, and tricycles is currently priced at around ₦200 per standard cubic foot, while for heavy commercial vehicles, CNG is available at ₦260 per standard cubic meter (SCM).

Engr. Farouk Ahmed, the CEO of NMDPRA, announced during a meeting in Abuja that filling stations are now mandated to enhance accessibility to CNG for consumers.

Compressed Natural Gas

Compressed Natural Gas

Furthermore, he emphasized that new applications for retail licenses will not be approved unless they include provisions for CNG facilities.

He further described the push by the federal government to encourage the use of CNG as an alternative to petrol as a revolution.

He said, “We aim to soon have CNG add-ons in most of our upcoming and larger petrol stations, similar to our existing PMS, AGO, and DPK facilities, to ensure easy access for consumers. However, we must first address the supply side. We are collaborating with producing companies, our sister agency NUPRC, NNPC Limited, and the Gas Aggregation Company of Nigeria (GACN) to ensure the product is available at a competitive cost to consumers.

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“This effort aligns with the President’s objective of transitioning the country to more CNG usage for mobility, reducing our heavy dependence on PMS. We are urging companies to invest in this initiative and ensure that CNG points of sale are accessible to consumers.

“After completing consultations, we will mandate that CNG add-ons be included in petrol stations. For new applications, having a CNG add-on will be a requirement for petrol stations.”

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