Minna motorists protest three‑month CNG shortage

Vehicle owners in Minna have staged a protest after three months of no compressed natural gas (CNG) supply. They blockaded the NNPC Mega Station demanding the product be made available again. Daily Post and Leadership reported the motorists’ frustration despite having converted their cars to run on CNG.

What we know

• CNG has been unavailable in Minna for three months
• Motorists besieged the NNPC Mega Station
• The protest was reported by Daily Post and Leadership

Why it matters: The CNG shortage hampers transport costs and daily commutes for thousands of Nigerians in Niger State.

Sources

1. Motorists protest three-month CNG scarcity in Niger – Daily Post, 20 h ago
2. Niger Motorists Protest Non-availability Of CNG – Leadership, 6 h ago

Updates

• 26 Oct, 08:36 WAT – Story published – 2 outlets

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