Inside Portland Gas: How Lagos is promoting CNG adoption amid myths, rising fuel costs

As Lagos moves toward cleaner and more affordable energy alternatives, Portland Gas Limited has become a major player in CNG conversion. While the government covers the cost for commercial buses, private vehicle owners have to bear the cost.

For almost two months, businessman Tunde Emmanuel’s vehicle has been running on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). Unfazed by explosion rumors surrounding CNG, he went ahead with the conversion to cut down on high fuel costs. Having used it several years ago, he was confident in its safety.

“I use ₦5,000 daily to fill my 65-liter CNG cylinder, and it lasts al…