CNG Pump & Filling Station

A CNG pump or station is a facility where vehicles can refuel their compressed natural gas tanks. The location of a CNG pump plays a crucial role in determining its accessibility and convenience for drivers who rely on this alternative fuel source.

Ideally, a Compressed Natural Gas /CNG pump should be situated in a location that is easily accessible to motorists and strategically located along major routes and highways. This would make it convenient for drivers to refill their CNG tanks without having to take lengthy detours or make significant diversions from their regular routes. 

What is a CNG Pump?

A CNG Pump is a gas filling station dedicated to the refilling of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) for those vehicles which are fitted with a CNG fuel tank. CNG fuel is used in traditional internal combustion engine automobiles. Nowadays, petrol or diesel-driven vehicles have been modified for CNG-driven ones or in some cases Bi-Fuel vehicles are manufactured/designed for enabling the vehicle to use both traditional fuels along with CNG.

Being an eco-friendly fuel, CNG is used as an alternative form of fuel to petrol, diesel, and Auto LPG. By switching from the traditional forms of fuel, the user will contribute towards a greener and cleaner environment.

Vehicles powered by CNG are more efficient and economical.

Apart from this, CNG-run vehicles require less maintenance cost when compared to the other forms of fuel-driven ones.

How to find CNG Pump near me?

The CNG Pump can be located using the GoodReturns CNG Locator. All you must do is visit the GoodReturns CNG Locator website to navigate to the nearest CNG fuel station or to locate CNG pumps on your way to commute with peace of mind.

In the GoodReturns CNG Locator, select the state in which you are currently travelling and then select the city using the drop-down option. You will get the list of CNG Stations located in that city. Users can also get the complete addresses of all the CNG gas stations in the chosen city and directions for the same.

What is CNG?

CNG or Compressed Natural Gas is an eco-friendly, natural, cost-effective fuel. It can be used as an alternative source of fuel in place of traditional ones like petrol, diesel, and gasoline.

CNG is manufactured by compressing natural gas which consists of methane to less than 1 per cent of volume. CNG is considered the safest form of fuel, as the fuel burns cleanly and thus it emits less carbon-di-oxide when compared with petrol and diesel.

CNG is also free from harmful chemicals like - Sulphur and Lead and hence it emits fewer harmful gases than other forms of fossil fuels.

What are the Advantages of CNG?

The advantages of CNG are as follows:

• The CNG price in India is lower when compared to other forms of liquid fuels.
• It is an eco-friendly fuel.
• It has high octane rating and thus it has an efficiency advantage over traditional forms of fuel.
• The fuel burns cleanly and is non-corrosive.
• Being non-corrosive fuel increases the lifespan of the pipes, spark plugs, and mufflers of the vehicles and thus reducing the maintenance cost of the overall vehicle.
• CNG is the safest form of fuel, as it has a high auto-ignition temperature of 537 degrees Celsius.
• Being an environment-friendly fuel, CNG releases fewer by-products into the motor oil. Thus, there will be no need for frequent oil changes and the maintenance costs will also be lower.
• The CNG rates in India are cost-effective for the end-users (customers).
• CNG is lighter than air. In case of any leakage, it will disperse quickly into the air instead of on the ground. Hence, it reduces the risk of fire and ground contamination.
• The operating cost of a CNG-enabled vehicle is comparatively less than those which are run on other fuels.

Is CNG a safer form of fuel?

CNG or Compressed Natural Gas have the same properties which are seen in Natural Gas. The lower explosive limit stands at 5 per cent and the higher explosive limit stands at 15 per cent respectively. The auto-ignition temperature of natural gas is 540 degrees Celsius.

This eco-friendly fuel is lighter than air and hence in case of leakage it disperses immediately into the air leaving less scope for any fatalities. All the above-mentioned characteristics put together will make CNG a safer form of fuel compared to other alternative fuels.