The Federal Government has announced plans to establish 500 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations across the country within the next three years, a major step toward lowering transportation costs and accelerating Nigeria’s shift to cleaner energy.
Under the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI), the rollout will be executed in phases, prioritising major cities and high-traffic routes such as Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, Kaduna, and Enugu. The initiative aims to expand access to cheaper and environmentally friendly fuel options, following the removal of petrol subsidy and rising cost of transportation nationwide.
Government officials explained that the plan forms part of President Bola Tinubu’s broader energy transition agenda, which seeks to utilise Nigeria’s abundant natural gas reserves to support economic stability. The project is expected to create thousands of jobs in construction, engineering, logistics, and vehicle conversion services.
Stakeholders in the transport sector have welcomed the development, describing it as a timely intervention that will improve affordability for motorists and public transport operators. They, however, urged the government to ensure adequate regulation, safety standards, and wider sensitisation to drive mass adoption of CNG-powered vehicles.
Once completed, the 500-station network is expected to significantly reduce pressure on petrol demand, strengthen energy diversification, and position CNG as a reliable long-term alternative for Nigerians.
