The best way to resolve the international environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel. To what extend, do you agree or disagree?

Currently, with the escalating perils of environmental issues, a lot of experts in

this

field are joining together to find out more effective solutions to reduce the population. While raising the

price

of petrol is a common method applied in many countries with the hope to reduce the air emission, I only partially agree with

this

policy because along with some positive results it could bring to the environment, it may lead to unforeseen adverse effects ,especially on the economy. On the one hand, it is undeniable that the higher costs of fuel can help the government reduce the emission of greenhouse gas into the atmosphere, the main contributor to global warming.

First

, the high

price

of fuels may limit the demand for buying private vehicles because beyond the amount of money to pay for the

car

, the buyer must

also

consider whether they can afford the level of patrol its engine required to operate every day. In terms of residents who already have their own private vehicles, they may decide to use their

car

less and alternatively communicate by public transport

such

as buses or trams which give them more financial benefits. In

this

way, the number of traffic jams will be minimized,

thus

avoiding the greenhouse gas emissions into the air especially when the drivers turn on the

car

engine but can not move forward.

On the other hand

,

this

solution may lead to some disadvantages. When the government impose higher taxes on petrol, they accidentally limit the development of the transport and tourism industry. The higher

price

of fossil fuels may cause the soar in travelling fares including the

price

of flight tickets and rental

car

services.

That is

the reason fewer residents decide to travel around.

Moreover

, shipping companies due to expensive fuels can proactively cut off their supply routes.

Consequently

, goods may be stagnant and residents may

also

have to tackle the shortage of necessary products if

this

issue continually occurs in long term. In conclusion, from my perspective

although

rising the cost of fuel could be a welcome measure, the authorities should consider all the aspects of

this

method before putting it into practice to ensure its advantages to the environment as well as narrow negative effects on the economy.