NNPCL Expands CNG Network in Abuja, Ibadan, Abeokuta Amid Soaring Petrol Prices
As petrol prices continue to rise, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (8-) has expanded its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) refueling infrastructure by launching additional stations in Abuja, Ibadan, and Abeokuta.
The company announced the development via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, stating, “We are expanding clean energy access, one city at a time. We are now live in Abeokuta, Abuja, and Ibadan. With every new site, we bring Nigerians closer to cleaner, more affordable energy for everyday mobility.”
This expansion is part of NNPCL’s broader strategy to provide cleaner, cost-effective alternatives to Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. The initiative has gained urgency as recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have led to a surge in global crude oil prices, pushing domestic pump prices to record highs despite ongoing downstream sector reforms.
Industry experts believe the new CNG stations—along with existing ones in Lagos and other major cities—will help cushion the impact of rising fuel costs. Although converting vehicles to run on CNG requires significant upfront investment, it is widely considered a more economical option over time due to the lower cost of gas relative to petrol.
In Lagos, NNPCL has already established several fixed CNG dispensing outlets at strategic locations, including Lateef Jakande Road in Agidingbi, Agege Motor Road in Mushin, Lekki-Epe Expressway in Sangotedo, and Mobile Road in Apapa. To further expand access, the company has also deployed six mobile refueling units to underserved areas such as Fola Agoro in Shomolu, Alapere Secondary School, Marina, Agege Bypass in Idimangoro, Lakowe Secondary School, and Odogunyan Secondary School in Ikorodu.
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Combined, the stations in Lagos and Abuja have a daily dispensing capacity of over six million standard cubic feet of CNG, which is enough to fuel approximately 15,000 vehicles. Analysts say this development could mark a pivotal shift in Nigeria’s energy consumption, particularly in the transportation sector. One energy analyst noted that, “Petrol prices are increasingly out of reach for the average Nigerian, and unless there is a viable alternative like CNG, mobility could become a luxury.”
The Federal Government has long promoted CNG adoption through the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI), launched in 2020 to diversify the country’s energy sources, reduce carbon emissions, and mitigate the economic effects of fuel subsidy removal. Although progress was initially slow, current economic pressures and global energy dynamics have accelerated the transition.
Observers view NNPCL’s growing CNG network as both a response to rising market demand and a proactive step in reshaping Nigeria’s fuel economy. With additional stations planned in other regions, NNPCL has reaffirmed its commitment to making clean, affordable energy accessible to all Nigerians—one city at a time.
