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Nigeria, Egypt, Tanzania Push CNG Amid EV Concerns

2/4/2025

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Nigeria, Egypt, and Tanzania are championing compressed natural gas (CNG) as a cost-effective substitute for petrol, promising economic relief. However, critics warn this reliance on fossil fuels could stall the shift to electric vehicles (EVs). Experts urge a focus on developing EV infrastructure and technology to ensure a sustainable future.

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Nigeria, Egypt, and Tanzania are championing compressed natural gas (CNG) as a cost-effective substitute for petrol, promising economic relief. However, critics warn this reliance on fossil fuels could stall the shift to electric vehicles (EVs). Experts urge a focus on developing EV infrastructure and technology to ensure a sustainable future.