NNPC Shares Locations To Buy Fuel Price at N200 As Filling Stations Adjust Pumps
- NNPC Limited petrol stations nationwide have adjusted pump prices to above N800 per litre, up from the previous average price of N600
- However, there is an alternative solution for Nigerians willing to adopt Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
- CNG is a cheaper alternative fuel that is cheaper, and NNPC Limited believes it will reduce dependence on petrol
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Amid rising petrol prices across petrol stations, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has intensified efforts to promote Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a viable alternative fuel option.
The state-owned oil corporation aims to alleviate the burden on consumers grappling with soaring fuel costs by advocating for CNG adoption.
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In a post shared on X, NNPC Retail Limited called on Nigerians to consider converting their vehicles to run on CNG.
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The message reads:
"Explore your fueling options today! Whether you prefer the classic reliability of petrol or the eco-friendly advantages of #CNG, we've got both options ready for you!
"Discover the uses & benefits of CNG (Compressed Natural Gas). Make the switch to CNG and enjoy the benefits of a cleaner, affordable energy."
The price of CNG
According to Nagendra Verma, the managing director of NIPCO Gas, AutoGas for cars, taxis and tricycles is being sold at about N200 per standard cubic foot.
While, CNG is sold at N260 per standard cubic meter (SCM) for heavy commercial vehicles.
Some of the locations of NNPC CNG filling stations
The newly commissioned CNG stations in Abuja are located at:
- Airport Road
- Kubwa
- Gaduwa
- Olusegun Obasanjo Way Zone 1
- Dei-Dei Junction
- Duste-Bwari Road
- Gwagwalada
In Lagos State, the stations are located at:
- Lateef Jakande
- Agidingbi
- Agege Motor Road, Mushin
- Lekki-Epe Expressway, Sangotedo
- Eti-Osa LGA
- Mobile Road, Apapa
- Ilasamaja area of Lagos state
Where to convert vehicles from petrol to CNG
Here are some companies and where to they are located.
NIPCO Plc
-Various locations across Nigeria
Green Gas Nigeria-
Located in key cities across Nigeria, including Lagos and Abuja.
NNPC Limited
- Notable locations include the CNG station at Ilasamaja, Lagos.
Bovas
- Lagos, Ibadan, and Abuja.
Axxela Limited
- Selected locations are spread across the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria.
Premier LPG Limited
- located in Lagos and Abuja.
Rholuck Services Nigeria Limited
- located in Abuja
Rolling Energy
- Ilorin.
National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI)
- Reverse Engineering and Training Centre in Utako, Abuja.
Dangote sends message to Nigerians on petrol price from refinery
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Aliko Dangote has sent a message to Nigerians regarding petrol pricing from his refinery.
The refinery, which recently began production, has been praised as a game-changer, and Femi Otedola has also expressed excitement.
Petrol from the refinery is expected to be available to Nigerians in a few days as NNPC and Dangote complete formalities.
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