Golly aren't you glad you didn't purchase a CNG vehicle right now with Natty spiking on this cold weather?

Unlike ethanol.. CNG vehicles need substantial modifications.. and can run upwards of $10k to install..

(https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2012/03/the-natural-gas-alternative/index.htm )

Purchase cost
CNG-powered vehicles have generally cost more to purchase new than comparable gasoline models. Suggested retail for the Civic Natural Gas is $26,155 plus $770 for destination charges. A comparably equipped, gasoline-powered Civic LX lists for $18,242. A home refueling unit, plus installation, can cost upwards of $5,000, making the premium to drive a CNG Civic can top $10,000, before incentives.

Availability
CNG stations are not available in some areas. Check the U.S. Department of Energy Web site for availability in your region.

Honey, they shrunk the trunk
Even though a CNG tank is larger than a gasoline tank, you get fewer miles per tank. With the Civic Natural Gas, roughly half the trunk capacity is given over to the tank, with 6 cubic feet left for your luggage. The range between fill-ups also shrinks. Honda claims a 220 to 250 mile range from the Civic Natural Gas. But when we tested a 2008 model, we couldn’t get more than about 130 before the low-fuel indicator came on.

Range anxiety. With a claimed usable range of 160-180 miles in the updated Civic Natural Gas, you’re going to feel range anxiety as soon as the low fuel light comes on. Given the scarcity of public access CNG filling stations, that's a big concern.

Gassing up with CNG
Even if you have access to natural gas, refueling can be a hassle. There are a limited number of refueling stations in the United States, and many are operated by fleets and not open to the public.

In addition, the pressurized CNG pumps take some getting used to. They use a special fitting to seal to the vehicle, something most motorists might not recognize. A Honda representative suggested a 15-minute training session before using the pumps. Many pumps also work on a card-reader system specific to the fuel supplier. Users are billed monthly, which may be less convenient than handing over cash.

And the pumps take about twice as long to fill the car as a regular gas pump.

Flip side.. is you could switch to CHEAPER.. just as Clean.. Non Cancer causing Etanol and save some $$$ vs paying..

$4.53 for Natty..  OUCH!!

Are there enough CNG vehicles to make a dent in Natty demand until the drillers can switch over from Crude to Natty production?

Most of the Oil guys here do not think we are done going down on Crude Oil..

February of 2016.. Crude bottomed out around $26.. It'll probably lag.. but Natty bottomed out around $1.60.. currently about 3 times that amount.. probably won't see any relief until next spring..

Will this rally kill the CNG exports?

Or could we IMPORT CNG..??