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Nearly half the country thinks near-record gasoline prices will cause serious hardship, prompting more people to consider trading their gas guzzlers for more fuel-efficient cars, according to an AP-Ipsos poll released Friday. Other findings from the poll:
47% said they are considering buying a more fuel-efficient car, up from 39 percent a year ago.
62% said they were cutting down on the amount they drive.
42% said they have changed their vacation plans to stay closer to home as a result of energy price increases.
49% said a fair price for a gallon of gas is $2 to $2.99.
