Fossil fuel subsidies keep carbon-rich energy dominant, not consumer choice: Mint opinion
livemint.comA Mint opinion piece argues that consumers are not the primary reason fossil fuels remain the global energy mainstay. Instead, it points to government subsidies and market structures that keep oil, gas, and coal artificially cheap and accessible. The article challenges the narrative that individual behavior drives fossil fuel demand, shifting focus to policy and institutional factors that lock in carbon-intensive energy systems. For anyone tracking carbon markets or grid decarbonization, this is a useful reminder that demand-side solutions alone won't cut it. The piece highlights how subsidy reform and carbon pricing could shift the cost advantage toward renewables. It is a practical read for understanding the structural barriers to clean energy adoption beyond consumer choice.