The Nigerian government has increased the number of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations to 65 across the country. This update came from the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI), which is working to provide cleaner and cheaper fuel options for Nigerians.

As part of this effort, the government has launched a new gas pricing plan that aims to make CNG more affordable for everyday use. The plan was introduced to help Nigerians cope with high fuel costs and support the switch to cleaner energy sources.

Michael Oluwagbemi, the head of PCNGI, shared the news during an event in Abuja called the Mobility CNG Supply Framework Kick-off. He explained that the programme marks the beginning of a special pricing method that will reduce the cost of using gas, especially for power generation.

According to him, the goal is to develop a well-organised system where people can easily buy CNG for their vehicles or power needs. He also mentioned that the gas market has grown a lot in the past year, going from only 20 gas stations to over 65.

Just a day before the event, two new CNG stations were opened in Ibadan in partnership with Bovas. Oluwagbemi said that about 27 or 28 new stations will be ready within the next four to five weeks. This shows that more Nigerians are beginning to accept and use CNG as a fuel option.