[President Bola Ahmed Tinubu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bola_Ahmed_Tinubu) said on Sunday that investments in compressed natural gas (CNG) transport are lowering fare prices and easing the financial strain on Nigerians as petrol prices climb, citing testimonies from commuters and drivers who have switched to CNG‑powered or electric vehicles.
He highlighted the case of a commuter called Blessing, who now pays ₦500 for the Masaka‑Berger trip in the Federal Capital Territory, a drop from ₦1,500, saving ₦1,000 each journey.
Similarly, passengers Ada and Abigail travel from Enugu to Nsukka for ₦1,600 instead of the previous ₦4,000, cutting their cost by ₦2,400 per ride.
A taxi driver named Kabir reported that spending ₦10,000 on CNG fuel enables him to complete three additional round trips compared with colleagues still using petrol.
Tinubu also mentioned encouraging feedback from Borno State, where some riders are paying as little as ₦50 per trip on CNG or electric vehicles.
“Lower operating costs for drivers should translate into more affordable fares for passengers, leaving families with more money for their everyday needs,” he said.
He acknowledged that the removal of the petrol subsidy has hurt many households, but argued that the government must now provide practical alternatives to curb transport expenses.
The administration is collaborating with state governments through the [Nigeria Governors’ Forum](https://ngf.org.ng) and private investors to broaden cheap transport under the [National Affordable CNG Transportation Programme](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Affordable_CNG_Transportation_Programme).
What more buses and electric vehicles are being added?
Responding to a request from a citizen named Emmanuel for additional buses, Tinubu said the rollout is being extended to more locales.
He noted that Ekiti State recently received 15 buses, Lagos 20, and Akwa Ibom 50 ready for operation.
Katsina State has introduced 30 CNG hybrid buses and 200 electric tricycles, while Kano obtained 30 CNG buses and five electric buses.
Another batch is slated for Edo State, and Kaduna’s fleet of 100 CNG buses has already moved over three million passengers.
Beyond public fleets, more than 400 certified conversion centres have upgraded over 120,000 vehicles to run on CNG, and the government is expanding refuelling stations to improve access.
How is the government cushioning rising fuel costs?
Tinubu said the surge in petrol prices is pressuring families and businesses, prompting the administration to waive over ₦3.3 trillion in fuel taxes and duties.
He added that [NNPC Retail](https://www.nnpcgroup.com) is suspending its profit margin for 30 days, prioritising public‑transport operators.
The government is also targeting a ceiling of ₦1,350 per litre for wholesale petrol to curb price volatility.
These steps are intended to lessen the immediate burden while the rollout of affordable CNG and electric transport continues.