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.

In a post shared on X, NNPC Retail Limited called on Nigerians to consider converting their vehicles to run on CNG.

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.