AAA: 59% of Americans will make lifestyle changes as a result of record high gas prices

With gas prices over $4 a gallon, 59% of Americans say they will make lifestyle changes. That’s according to AAA.

“You saw this kind of behavior back in 2008 when we saw $4.00 a gallon, suddenly a few more people were carpooling,” said AAA spokesperson Don Redman.

Redman says 18 to 34 year-olds are almost three times as likely as those 35 and over to consider carpooling (29% to 11%). Those 35 and older are more likely to reduce shopping or dining out (53% vs. 43%).

But AAA’s survey still found that 52% of Americans have plans to take a vacation this summer. Of those, 42% said they would not consider changing their travel plans regardless of the price of gas.