Trend Index
Consumer Insight
Households combining trips, eating out less & staying home - United StatesFall/Winter 2006
| Impact Higher Gas Prices Had On Driving & Spending Habits |
June/July '05 | Oct '05 | June/July '06 | Change vs. One year ago |
| Combine errands/trips | 61% | 68% | 68% | +7 |
| Eat out less | 31% | 35% | 39% | +8 |
| Do more things at home | 30% | 33% | 39% | +9 |
| Buy larger, economy size | 10% | 9% | 11% | +1 |
| Shop more at warehouse clubs | 9% | 7% | 10% | +1 |
| Shop more on Internet | 5% | 5% | 9% | +4 |
| Use public transportation more | 3% | 3% | 4% | +1 |