Will the Emissions Trading Scheme have a negative impact on the economy?

Petrol prices will increase by up to 3c and electricity by up to 3.3 per cent on Thursday when the emissions trading scheme takes effect.

Energy, fossil fuels, industrial processes and transport will face extra costs from July 1 as a result of the scheme.

Will the ETS have a negative impact on the economy? Are the price rises linked to the ETS fair on New Zealanders? Here is the latest selection of Your Views: