Five New CNG Stations Open in Lagos With Combined 8,400-Vehicle Daily Target
MBTV News | 13 November 2026
The Federal Government has inaugurated five compressed natural gas refuelling stations in Lagos as part of its effort to expand access to alternative transport fuel.
The facilities are located in Abule Egba, Ajah, Oko-Oba, Idimu and Ogolonto. They were developed through a partnership between Ibile Oil & Gas Corporation and the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund.
Published capacity figures
Officials said each station can compress 24,000 standard cubic metres of gas daily and store 9,800 standard cubic metres. The five locations are projected to serve about 8,400 vehicles per day when operating at full capacity.
Those figures are operator projections rather than independently verified daily usage. Actual impact will depend on reliable gas supply, station maintenance, safety compliance and the number of CNG-compatible vehicles using the network.
Government’s stated objective
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, said the stations are intended to improve access, reduce operating costs for transporters and encourage cleaner fuel use. Whether savings reach commuters will depend on pricing and adoption across commercial fleets.
Source: Inauguration details and official capacity figures.
Image note: Licensed illustrative fuel-station photograph; it does not show any of the five Lagos facilities.
