The Lagos State Government has announced plans to increase the number of compressed natural gas refuelling stations in the state to 19 by the first quarter of 2027, in a move aimed at easing congestion at existing facilities and promoting alternative fuel adoption.
The state also intends to commission five new CNG stations in November 2026, while targeting an additional 10 facilities by the first quarter of 2028, according to a report by Nairametrics on Friday.
The Managing Director of Ibile Oil and Gas Corporation, Tayo Gbajumo, disclosed the expansion plans during a media briefing on Thursday ahead of the 2026 Lagos Energy Summit, scheduled to hold from November 10 to 12.
Gbajumo said the government, through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, was intensifying efforts to spread CNG refuelling infrastructure across Lagos to encourage more motorists and transport operators to embrace the fuel.
He noted that three stations were currently operational in Agege, Ojota and Oshodi, while five more were expected to be commissioned by November 12.
“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 said the government planned to establish 10 additional stations by the first quarter of 2028 to improve access to CNG across more locations in the state.
“Hopefully, by Q1 2028, we will have an additional 10 stations, which will provide coverage across different locations in the state,” Gbajumo stated.
The planned expansion comes as motorists increasingly consider CNG as a cheaper alternative to petrol amid rising fuel costs.
However, inadequate refuelling infrastructure has remained a major obstacle, with long queues reported at existing stations.
Acknowledging the situation, Gbajumo said increasing the number of facilities would help address the congestion and reduce waiting times for motorists.
“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 CNG, the Ibile Oil and Gas Corporation managing director said the process currently ranged between N700,000 and N1m, depending on the equipment and applicable standards.
He added that filling a 60-kilogramme CNG tank cost approximately N5,000 and could provide a driving range of about 200 kilometres, depending on usage.
Gbajumo further disclosed that the corporation deployed European-standard equipment for vehicle conversion, urging motorists to engage certified engineers to ensure safety and compliance with required standards.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye, said the forthcoming Lagos Energy Summit would bring stakeholders together to deliberate on developments and challenges confronting the energy sector.
The summit, scheduled for November 10 to 12, is expected to attract regulators, investors, energy specialists, electricity distribution companies and innovators.
Discussions will focus on electricity supply, renewable energy, metering, energy affordability and alternative mobility options, including CNG and electric vehicles.
Ogunleye said the state was pursuing the development of a secure, interoperable and efficient energy system to expand electricity access and reduce reliance on conventional fuels.
The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Ibilola Kasunmu, said the summit would prioritise practical approaches to Nigeria’s electricity challenges, with emphasis on converting discussions into implementable solutions.
The Lagos State Government said the planned increase in CNG refuelling stations was part of its broader strategy to expand energy access, encourage alternative fuel usage and strengthen the state’s energy sector.
