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Why has gasoline demand fallen?

Discussion in 'Environmental Discussion' started by naterprius, Oct 24, 2005.

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Why do you think gasoline demand has suddenly fallen?

  1. Many buyers quickly traded in for a more efficient ride.

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  2. Carpooling.

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  3. Use of public transportation.

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  4. Staying home whenever possible (no road trips).

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  5. Moved closer to work/ changed jobs closer to home.

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  6. Stopped driving aggressively.

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  7. Bicycles.

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  8. Motorcycles.

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  9. In two car families, the longer commuter has opted for the more efficient of the two vehicles.

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  10. Hurricane devastation so vast that those people don't drive to a job every day.

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  1. jbarnhart

    jbarnhart New Member

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    It was ME! I stopped driving my Audi A8 and bought a new Prius. The demand for gasoline dropped and we all get lower prices. Hooray for me!
     
    #21 jbarnhart, Jan 21, 2006
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    I traded in a Lexus GX470 (18 MPG on the highway) for a 2006 Prius, so it was perhaps both of us. The Prius is awesome, the technology is amazing, I smile everytime I think about the car. I just love it!
     
    #22 Technogeek, Jan 21, 2006
  3. aka007ii

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    What about all of the above?
     
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  4. malorn

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    you left out a poll answer. Price. Its simple economics.
     
    #24 malorn, Jan 21, 2006
  5. EricGo

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    His question seems to be *how* did people cut back, not the motivation -- which was obviously price.

    I remember anecdotal reports of people driving slower. It is much harder to identify cars that stay at home.
     
    #25 EricGo, Jan 21, 2006
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