Prices Up, Gas Consumption Down

PlusPrices Up, Gas Consumption DownPrices Up, Gas Consumption DownThe Associated PressAs gas prices continue to soar, drivers are cutting back. A new study found fuel consumption in Florida has dropped to its lowest level in 35 years. (July 11)With record high prices, drivers are putting the brakes on gas consumption. This college student is trying to save money at the pumps-- and he's not alone. 16:03:50SOT: ACTUALLY I JUST BOUGHT A SMALLER CAR SO I COULD TRY TO SAVE GAS Cameron Houston/ Trying to Conserve Gas Gas consumption in Florida has dropped to its lowest level in 35 years. That's according to a just released report by Florida's Department of Environmental Protection. 16:02:58SOT: 3 DOLLARS WAS THE COLD WATER IN THE FACE, 4 DOLLARS WAS THE SLAP IN THE FACE. I THINK IT WOKE EVERYBODY UP. Jim Smith/ Fl Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association And gas stations are noticing the drop. Stations have been about a five percent drop in gas sales this year.16:03:43SOT: CONSUMERS HAVE CHOSEN TO BE MORE RESPONSIBLE, INSTEAD OF MAKING 3 TRIPS THEY'LL MAKE ONE. THEY'RE CONSOLIDATING THEIR TRIPS, STAYING CLOSER TO HOME But there is some good news. Another study found the high gas prices could cut auto deaths by nearly a third. That's because drivers-- especially teenagers-- are cutting back on how much time they spend behind the wheel. On average, gas prices are now around 4-dollars a gallon. ___ ___, The Associated Press.