The Lagos State Government has announced plans to increase the number of compressed natural gas (CNG) refuelling stations across the state to 19 by the first quarter of 2027 as part of efforts to improve access to alternative fuel and ease pressure on existing facilities.
The state also plans to commission five additional CNG stations in November 2026, with a longer-term target of establishing 29 facilities by the first quarter of 2028.
The Managing Director of Ibile Oil and Gas Corporation, Tayo Gbajumo, disclosed this during a media briefing on Thursday ahead of the 2026 Lagos Energy Summit, scheduled to hold from 10 to 12 November.
According to a report by Nairametrics on Friday, Gbajumo said the state government, through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, was working to expand CNG infrastructure across Lagos to encourage motorists and transport operators to adopt the alternative fuel.
He disclosed that three CNG stations were currently operational in Agege, Ojota and Oshodi, while five additional facilities were expected to be commissioned by 12 November.
“Regarding CNG, the ministry is working hard to develop infrastructure across the state. By Q1 2027, we will have 19 stations across the state. The idea is to continue expanding the network as we go further,” he said.
Gbajumo added that the government was targeting the establishment of another 10 stations by the first quarter of 2028 to extend coverage to more parts of the state.
The expansion comes amid increased interest in CNG as an alternative to petrol following rising fuel costs. However, inadequate refuelling infrastructure has remained a major challenge, with motorists facing long queues at existing stations.
Acknowledging the situation, Gbajumo said increasing the number of refuelling facilities was necessary to reduce waiting times.
“Infrastructure is the most important thing. That is why there are long queues, but we are trying to reduce them by increasing the infrastructure,” he said.
On the cost of converting vehicles to run on CNG, he disclosed that the process currently costs between ₦700,000 and ₦1 million, depending on the equipment and standards involved.
He added that filling a 60-kilogramme CNG tank costs approximately ₦5,000 and could provide a driving range of about 200 kilometres, depending on usage.
