Although the prices of fuels have greatly increased over the last decade or two, it is argued that further increases in fuel prices are the only way to reduce world consumption of fuel and lessen pressure on the world’s fuel resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

A school of thought believes that by increasing the

fuel

price is the only method to curb world

consumption

of

fuel

and reduce pressure on the world's

fuel

resources.

However

, the other proportion of people tends to differ from

this

approach. In my opinion, I agree with the latter view as the

fuel

prices have already been raised over the decade or two, which did not impact the usage of

fuel

by the public. There are various other methods could help to reduce

fuel

consumption

. People should be aware of hazards that are caused by the over usage of

fuel

that leads to

pollution

.

For instance

, research conducted by the World Environment Organization demonstrated that the main reason for

pollution

if the over usage of

fuel

. Because of excessive burning of

fuel

the environment becomes polluted, which is the key reason for the damage in the Ozone layer.

Therefore

, to avoid

further

damages people should have a check over their

fuel

consumption

.

Secondly

, the government should encourage people to commute with the help of public transportation.

For example

, an extensive study by the world

pollution

control board illustrated that when people choose to opt for public transport rather than private vehicles, 50% of the pressure on

fuel

will be brought down.

Hence

, not only the pressure on

this

renewable resource will be less but

also

the

pollution

will be limited.

Consequently

,

fuel

consumption

and

pollution

will be less if the nation is lured towards public transportation.

Finally

, awareness of cycling should be spread among the country to lead a healthy lifestyle, which indirectly lowers the intake of

fuel

. In conclusion, even though a society of people thinks that an increase in

fuel

price will decrease its sales. I strongly believe that educating people about the problems caused by

pollution

, encouraging the use of public transport and motivating cyclist will be the most effective solutions to control the purchase of

fuel

.