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CNG Questioned After Malaysia Sets Phase-out Date

by Leadership News
10 months ago
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The Malaysian government’s recent decision to phase out the use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) for vehicles by July 2025 has raised eyebrows in Nigeria, where the government is actively promoting it as a viable alternative to petrol.

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Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke explained that the decision prioritises the safety of road users and the public, citing concerns about the risks associated with ageing CNG tanks nearing the end of their safe usage life. At a press conference, Loke stated, “These NGV tanks have a safe usage lifespan of approximately 15 years, and if they are not replaced, they become unsafe to use and may fail at any time.”

The phase-out is expected to affect approximately 44,383 active NGV vehicles in Malaysia, including taxis, private cars, buses, and machinery, representing just 0.2% of the nation’s total registered motor vehicles. The government-owned oil and gas company Petroliam Nasional Berhad plans to gradually stop the sale of CNG at its stations starting July 1. Minister Loke also announced support programs for NGV taxi drivers, dual-fuel vehicle owners, and those with fully NGV-powered vehicles.

In contrast, under President Bola Tinubu, the Nigerian government has advocated for CNG vehicles as a safer and more economical alternative to petrol. In August 2023, Tinubu approved establishing the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas initiative to mitigate the impact of fuel subsidy removal on citizens, claiming that over 100,000 vehicles have been converted to CNG or bi-fuel configurations.

However, concerns over the safety of CNG vehicles have emerged in Nigeria, especially following recent explosions involving converted cars. Many Nigerians have taken to social media to question the wisdom of adopting CNG in light of Malaysia’s decision to phase it out.

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User Ini Ekott tweeted, “Meanwhile, Nigerian rulers are promoting CNG as a safe alternative to petrol. Note the Malaysian government’s proactive measures to assist citizens with the transition.”

Another user, #Otunbakush1, commented, “And here is Nigeria urging people to switch to CNG… Death Race.”

#PaschalNwosu5 pointed out, “Malaysia introduced CNG in the 1990s; now they are halting it in 2024, while Bola and his supporters are asking Nigerians to switch to CNG. The APC is taking you 34 years backwards, yet some defend it.”

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#SmartAtuadi added, “Yet, in Nigeria, they want to put lives at risk by promoting and coercing citizens to convert their vehicles to CNG.”

#Oserume1 remarked, “If CNG were a good idea, Tinubu would have converted his official luxury Cadillac Escalade to CNG!”

#PastorGreatKing expressed, “Essentially, President Tinubu is telling Nigerians to switch to CNG to distract us from constant fuel price hikes. When cars start exploding, we’ll all scramble back to petrol, but by then, it’ll be too late to protest about fuel prices.”


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