Falling oil levels pose a great threat to the world in general. In order offset this burgeoning issue, some people suggest that rationing fuel is a good idea so that oil consumption can be cut down drastically.
Essay 071
How do you look at rationing of fuel?
What are the problems you see in its commercial implementation?

Not many would deny the fact that oil saved is oil produced. Therefore, saving oil or keeping the oil levels across the world steady is of paramount importance. In this respect, rationing fuel in my opinion is excellent idea, though there are a few practical difficulties.

Rationing is a system through which individuals are allowed get certain quantity of fuel for a stipulated period. This idea is excellent in more ways than one. Primarily, it makes people extremely conscious of the need for managing oil resources wisely. Secondly, wastage by way of unnecessary burning done by youngsters who take pleasure ride just for fun. Thirdly, oil ration cards would mean that certain measure of oil is assured to everyone round the year. And finally, reduced consumption will lead to reduced production which in turn would keep the oil levels from falling to alarming low levels.

All these finer sides notwithstanding, we cannot ignore the problems when it is commercially implemented. First of all, issuing fuel cards to all licensed automobile users is a huge task involving great amount of investment, infrastructure and technology. This situation is further aggravated by the fact that, if there is a technical snag, the whole distribution network would come to a stand still. A nation cannot afford to be halted by such a failure. And, finally, profit driven oil firms may not be happy with limited sales.

Looking at both the aspects, it may be concluded that rationing fuel is the need of the hour as the system is bound to make the planet breathe easy with enough oil for the coming generation. Of course, the problems need to be seriously looked into.

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