It is a social consequence of global fuel dependence.

a. rising costs of oil

b. increase in atmospheric pollution levels

c. poverty causing lack of access to fossil fuel resources

d. an increase in the production of fossil fuels

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option B. The social consequence of global fuel dependence is the increase in atmospheric pollution levels. This is because the use of these fuels cause the production of harmful gases which are emitted to the atmosphere directly which will really affect the people.