Fuel Prices Challenge Cars' Reign
$4 Gas Transforms Buying Habits, Affecting Everything From Vacations to Pizza Orders
Federal officials have also reported the first decline in miles driven on U.S. roads since 1979, business at roadside convenience stores has slowed, and the tourism industry is bracing for a downturn this summer. Nationwide, about 8 percent of Americans say they have changed their commuting patterns and are taking public transportation, according to a survey conducted by NPD Group, a market research firm. Full Story »
Posted by Beth Wellington
