While it is believed that higher fuel cost may improve matters, I would argue that
this
is not an optimal solution, and there are other ways to mitigate the impacts on the environment.
A rise in the price of petrol would disadvantage individuals and the society as a whole. If gas prices surged, there would likely be significant increases in the costs of other household appliances and products. Linking Words
However
, these people rely heavily on menial jobs and agriculture to make ends meet. Linking Words
Therefore
, they would have to make cutbacks in household budgets to make the most of their incomes. From the perspective of society, as fuel costs soar, consumer sentiment plummets. Linking Words
Consequently
, people would put off discretionary purchases, namely recreational activities and accessories, as they only have a limited ability to change how much gasoline they consume. Linking Words
This
can have detrimental impacts on business and weaken the economy.
Alternatively, there are better solutions to environmental problems. Linking Words
Firstly
, governments should impose restraint policies on cars and other motorized vehicles during peak periods. Linking Words
This
is known as road space rationing which has successfully reduced traffic congestions and carbon emissions in cities, namely Beijing and Sao Paulo. Linking Words
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, governments should Linking Words
also
improve and expand the public transport system. The problems with public transport at the moment are that they are inconvenient and people have limited access to them in some regions. Linking Words
Therefore
, solving these problems can minimize the use of private vehicles, which can be done by offering membership cards and vouchers, cleaning the vehicles frequently, etc.
In conclusion, while increasing the price of fuel has serious consequences, there are more efficient measures to tackle environmental problems.Linking Words