DAR ES SALAAM, Sept. 2 -- SOME motorists in Dar es Salaam are calling for a significant increase in the number of natural gas filling stations, citing the current scarcity as a major obstacle for drivers using cleaner fuel alternatives.

Many said the limited availability of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) filling stations forces them to travel long distances to refuel, adding time and cost to their journeys.

A motorist, Mr Lazaro Swai from Kigamboni in Dar es Salaam, said on Monday that traveling long distances to refuel significantly increases both his expenses and time on the road.

“Expanding CNG filling stations would make the fuel a more practical and affordable option for drivers like me, reducing costs and supporting cleaner, ...