N200/SCM Vs N1,000/Litre Petrol: Tinubu Introduces CNG As Cheaper Alternative To Petrol

President Bola Tinubu says Nigerian motorists now have the option of buying fuel at N1,000 per litre or gas equivalent at N200 per Standard Cubic Meter.

Tinubu made this known during a meeting with executives of the Nigerian Independent Petroleum Company (NIPCO) at the State House in Abuja, on Tuesday.

During the meeting, Tinubu acknowledged NIPCO’s role as a critical player in enhancing the adoption of CNG as an alternative fuel, noting that such investments align with his administration’s energy security and economic diversification strategy.

He emphasised the importance of public-private partnerships in driving the transition to cleaner and more affordable energy solutions for Nigerians.

However, Tinubu lauded NIPCO’s efforts in promoting and supporting the “Switch to CNG” campaign, which has been instrumental in boosting public awareness and providing affordable CNG conversion kits even before the official kickoff of the Presidential CNG Initiative.

He highlighted the significance of this initiative in reducing the nation’s reliance on petrol and cutting down fuel costs for consumers.

“Nigeria’s motorists can buy petrol at N1,000 per litre or equivalent gas per Standard Cubic Meter at N200. We have also introduced incentives for commercial motorists to convert from petrol to gas” free of cost,” Bayo Onanuga, spokesman to Tinubu quoted to have said.

He further encouraged NIPCO to continue its innovative approach to CNG expansion while supporting the government’s broader goals in the energy sector.