MOE Meeting: Reviewing the sale of CNG for public transport

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The Ministry of Energy held a meeting on Sunday to review the sale of compressed natural gas (CNG) for public transport. Union Minister U Ko Ko Lwin presided over the meeting, and said the government is tackling the fuel crisis through fuel conservation, increasing fuel reserves, alternative import routes and international cooperation.

He added that the Ministry has supplied CNG to YBS buses and taxis at 273.25 kyats per kg since 2007, about half the international price. The Union Minister warned that those overcharging could be removed from the CNG program, and emphasized that YBS buses must operate within designated routes to ensure fair service, with metering systems to be installed soon. He added that the Ministry is working to increase vehicle CNG quotas to improve fuel efficiency and public transport convenience.

The Yangon Region Government also pledged to monitor CNG services closely, while the Union Minister coordinated further measures based on the attendees’ reports. Public complaints about CNG vehicles can be made via official phone lines.

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