Revealed: Hurdles to setting up CNG filling stations in Tanzania

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A car converted to run on compressed natural gas. PHOTO | FILE

Dar es Salaam. The high cost involved in the construction of compressed natural gas (CNG) filling stations is hampering the setting up of the facilities in Tanzania, according to industry players.

At least 5,000 vehicles have so far been converted to use CNG in the country as motorists seek relief from spiralling petrol and diesel prices by switching to natural gas, which is much cheaper, with Tanzania boasting among the largest reserves in Africa.