Tinubu Orders Deployment of 100,000 CNG Kits Amid Fuel Crisis

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate deployment of 100,000 compressed natural gas (CNG) conversion kits across Nigeria to ease the financial strain on motorists due to rising fuel prices, which currently range from N1,260 to N1,280 per liter in Abuja. This initiative is part of the government's efforts to reduce transport costs and expand alternative energy options in response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has influenced global crude oil prices.

Ismaeel Ahm, the Executive Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on CNG, announced this directive during a meeting at the State House in Abuja. The rollout of the CNG infrastructure will focus on key transport corridors, particularly in the northern regions of the country.

The government aims to establish a network of refueling stations and charging facilities to support the transition to CNG and electric vehicles. The initiative is expected to be implemented within two to three weeks, with collaboration from various stakeholders to facilitate the conversion of vehicles, including tricycles.