Some individuals believe that increasing the fuel costs is the most effective solution to tackle environmental issues nowadays. However, others argued that there are more practical ways to deal with this problem. Although both opinions hold merit, I am convinced that the former is realistic but not the best and could be worked in conjunction with other solutions.
First and foremost, there are many compelling reasons why raising the price of fuel is believed to be one of the best ways to solve related-environment problems. One of them is declining the fuel consumption of individuals. To explain, residents now travel around mainly by petrol-powered transports such as cars and motorbikes, which are regularly cited as the contributor of harmful emissions and air pollution. By increasing the cost of fuel, the government could make their residents decrease their fossil fuel consumption and use of private diesel vehicles. This also makes opportunities for individuals to look for alternatives which are more environmentally-friendly like electric cars or hybrid motorbikes. As a result, increasing fuel cost not only can prevent the atmosphere from contaminating but also can help individuals avoid respiratory health issues.
However, there are more practical initiatives that the government could consider to overcome environmental problems. It is suggested that the public transport system should be upgraded and invested more to diminish the use of private transports. If public means of transport become more affordable and convenient, it could encourage individuals to travel more and fewer vehicles on the road. Additionally, this also leads to a significant reduction in air pollution, helping users reduce their carbon footprints. Another solution is raising the cost of diesel vehicles while decreasing that of electric transports. Consequently, the number of petrol-powered vehicles would decline significantly while greener means of transport gradually become the top choice of consumers leading to a better air quality.
In conclusion, raising the price of fuel is a realistic solution and should be implemented more widely. However, developing public transport systems and reducing electric vehicles costs are more practical to be applied. I am of the opinion that all of these solutions should be combined effectively and flexibly to protect the environment regardless of posing financial burden on individuals.