Americans changing spending lifestyle to combat high gas prices

Published March 11, 2022 6:42 AM

(KYMA, KECY) - Sticker shock at the pump has many Americans planning to make some changes.

A survey out Thursday by AAA revealed that with the cost of gas at least $4 a gallon nationwide, 60% of Americans say they will change their driving and lifestyle habits.

80% of all drivers surveyed said they would drive less to save on fuel.

A third of adult drivers under the age of 35 said they would be open to carpooling.

68% of drivers over the age of 35 said they would rather save by combining errands.

53% of older Americans said they would cut back on shopping or dining out to save money on gas.

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April Hettinger

April was born and raised in San Diego where she loved the beach town and her two dogs, Lexi and Malibu. She decided to trade the beach for the snow and advanced her education at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff.

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