Growing numbers of motorists in Tanzania are switching to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as petrol and diesel prices continue to rise, according to the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC). The shift, reported from Geita, is being driven by lower CNG pump prices and better mileage. Commercial tricycle (bajaji) operators, private car owners and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) fleets are among those adopting the alternative fuel as conventional fuel costs climb.

Concerns that compressed natural gas (CNG) cylinders could explode are hindering the adoption of the fuel in Nigeria, according to the chief executive of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG/EV). The official highlighted these safety fears as a key barrier to wider uptake of CNG, which the government has promoted as an alternative to petrol.

Experts have criticized the Federal Government's Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) policy, initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in late 2023, for failing to effectively reduce the high cost of transport fares in Nigeria. The policy was part of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) aimed at rolling out subsidies, but experts argue it does not adequately address the underlying issues affecting transportation costs.

As fuel prices rise, transport operators in Uganda are focusing on technological upgrades for efficiency. New-generation commercial trucks are being introduced, which promise reduced fuel consumption and longer service intervals. Additionally, these advancements include a pathway towards electric freight transport, as manufacturers prepare to launch electric trucks in the market.

Troops of the 233 Tank Battalion intercepted a vehicle transporting 11 empty Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) cylinders and a Greco open-loop kit without the required security clearance in Borno State. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the interception occurred around 1:00 pm on September 6, 2026, during a routine stop-and-search operation. The presence of such materials without clearance raises security concerns, as CNG cylinders and open-loop kits could potentially be repurposed for illicit activities. Authorities are likely to investigate the vehicle’s origin, destination, and intended use of the items.

South African pharmacy retailer Clicks is switching part of its distribution fleet to electric trucks in a bid to reduce operating costs. According to TimesLIVE, the move to electric vehicles is expected to cut the company's fuel costs by up to R25 million a year. The shift forms part of the retailer's efforts to make its distribution operations more cost-efficient.