Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas) Ekperikpe Ekpo opened compressed natural gas facilities in Kano on Tuesday and warned marketers against exploiting motorists using the fuel.
Ekpo said during the visit that the federal government wanted more refuelling stations to meet demand and encourage commercial drivers to switch to compressed natural gas (CNG).
He said drivers who obtained conversion support and bought CNG should not charge passengers the same fares as petrol-powered vehicles, and warned that marketers exploiting the programme could face sanctions.
Punch reported from the commissioning that Rolling Energy Limited developed the facilities with support from the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund.
The minister also defended access to the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund, saying applicants who met its requirements had received funding. He challenged anyone alleging a lack of transparency to produce evidence.
At the commissioning, officials said refuelling infrastructure needed to expand alongside vehicle conversions. The reports did not specify when sanctions would begin or what penalties would apply.
Sources: Punch; Channels Television
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