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The Nigerian Nationwide Petroleum Firm Ltd has commissioned 12 new fuel stations in Lagos and Abuja particularly for Compressed Pure Gasoline (CNG) autos.
The newly operational CNG stations, comprising six in Lagos and 6, are a part of authorities efforts to assist cut back transportation prices within the nation.
The brand new CNG stations add to the just lately commissioned station in Ilasamaja, Lagos state.
CNG is a pressurised gas fuel that’s clear, odourless, and non-corrosive, serving as a substitute for petrol.
In keeping with Nagendra Verma, Managing Director of NIPCO Gasoline, AutoGas for vehicles, taxis, and tricycles is priced at about N200 per normal cubic foot, whereas CNG for heavy business autos is offered at N260 per normal cubic meter (SCM).
In keeping with the NNPC, the CNG stations are geared up with superior reciprocating and hydraulic booster compressors, offering a allotting strain of 200 bar for CNG autos.
CNG is transported to stations in Abuja and Lagos by way of digital pipelines from Mom Stations in Ajaokuta, Kogi State, and Ibafo, Ogun State.
The Abuja and Lagos stations have a allotting capability of over 6 million normal cubic toes (MMSCF) of CNG per day, serving roughly 15,000 autos each day.
Earlier, NewsWatch.com.ng reported that extra Nigerians are turning to Compressed Pure Gasoline (CNG) to chop gas bills, as petrol costs have elevated up to now month.
Experiences present that some filling stations in sure states ask motorists to pay as much as N937 per litre for petrol.
The cheaper gas different, offered at N200, is changing into extra enticing to Nigerians.
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