Minna Cng Shortage Motorist Protest
In short
Hundreds of angry motorists stormed the NNPC mega station in Minna on 25 October 2026 to protest a three-month shortage of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).
What is happening
Vehicle owners in the Niger State capital are demonstrating against the prolonged unavailability of CNG. Many of these motorists recently paid for expensive vehicle conversions to run on gas but are now unable to refuel.
When
24 October 2026 and 25 October 2026
Why it matters
The shortage is causing significant financial hardship as motorists face increased transport costs. It undermines the benefits of the CNG conversion programme by leaving drivers with unusable vehicles.
Easy to mix up
Do not confuse this protest with general petrol or diesel shortages, as this specifically concerns the availability of Compressed Natural Gas for converted vehicles.