Motorists protest three-month CNG scarcity in Niger

Vehicle owners in Minna, the Niger State capital, have expressed frustration over the prolonged shortage of Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, saying the product has been unavailable for the past three months despite the cost they incurred in converting their vehicles to use it. The motorists staged a protest at the NNPC Mega Station along the Western Bypass in Minna on Sunday, calling on the relevant authorities to address the situation and restore regular supply. The vehicle owners said they switched from Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, commonly known as petrol, to CNG to reduce transportation expenses, but the persistent scarcity had left them unable to enjoy the anticipated savings. They explain...