Tanzania, Feb. 29 -- Dar es Salaam. Vehicle owners who have transitioned from traditional fuel to compressed natural gas (CNG) are voicing concerns over a shortage of filling stations, leading to significant delays during refuelling.

Currently, there are only three CNG stations in Dar es Salaam, while the number of vehicles using gas fuel is estimated to have increased from 1,139 in 2020/2021 to about 3,000 in 2022/2023, especially in the regions of Dar es Salaam, Coast, and Mtwara.

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Gas is considered slightly cheaper than petrol and diesel by about 40 percent, according to industry players.

A notable number of individuals, particularly those in the ri...