CNG buses cut transport costs by up to half in Nigeria
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The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles reported that Nigeria’s new CNG buses are lowering fares on some public transport routes by 15 to 50 percent.
Officials from the Decade of Gas Secretariat and PI-CNG & EV shared this progress during an event in Kano, Nigeria, outlining the country’s efforts to develop gas resources and cleaner transportation.
Tosin Coker, Chief Operating Officer of PI-CNG & EV, explained that compressed natural gas can decrease transportation expenses and help Nigeria move toward environmentally friendly vehicles, but safety standards must be followed during vehicle conversions and maintenance. The initiative has deployed 670 CNG buses across the country, with 285 operating commercially in 13 states and 302 allocated to transport unions, students, and government agencies. More CNG buses and tricycles are being ordered to expand affordable transportation options.
Nigeria is also building 127 new CNG refuelling stations in 31 states and the capital territory to increase fuel access. Kano State is a key location for this transition in Northern Nigeria, currently operating seven CNG refuelling stations with 17 more under construction. Nigeria’s proven gas reserves increased from 208.83 trillion cubic feet in 2023 to 215.19 trillion cubic feet in January 2026, and daily gas production rose from 6.86 billion to approximately 7.5 billion cubic feet.
