An AutoPacific survey finds that almost half of Americans will not change plans despite record gas prices.
come down. 4% said that they would change their plans if they could, but they can't. Only 2% said the recent increase in prices would cancel their plans.
Some cited alternative means of transportation. For example, 7% said they would consider flying instead, although with the recent spike in air ticket prices it may not be more cost effective to do so. Just 2% said they would rent a moreAt the time the survey was taken, the national average for fuel was $4.60 per gallon for regular . So the survey also asked what vacationers would do if fuel increased by $1.50 per gallon from that number.
“Consumers have a threshold, and many are already stretched to the limit with current gas prices, but the desire to travel outweighs the financial concerns for many,” said Kim.