| Year |
Week |
Question |
| 2008 |
16 |
How high will the price of a barrel of crude go this year? |
| 2008 |
15 |
Can you drive a manual transmission (stickshift)? |
| 2008 |
14 |
How do you usually acquire your primary personal vehicle? |
| 2008 |
13 |
What time of day do you typically fill up with gas? |
| 2008 |
12 |
How many miles/km were on the last set of tires when you replaced them? |
| 2008 |
11 |
Do you purposely avoid purchasing fuel that contains some ethanol (eg. E10 = 10% Ethanol Blend)? |
| 2008 |
10 |
How long have you had a valid driver's license? |
| 2008 |
9 |
How much extra per gallon would you pay for a station selling 100% pure gas vs a station with only a 10% ethanol (E10) mix? |
| 2008 |
8 |
How many different vehicles have you driven more than 1000 miles or km? |
| 2008 |
7 |
What do you do when you see a red light up ahead? |
| 2008 |
6 |
What is the total you spent at gas stations for things OTHER than fuel and/or service (car wash, repair, maintenance) in the last 30 days? |
| 2008 |
5 |
In your opinion, is it likely that gas will hit $4.00/gallon or $1.40/litre within this year? |
| 2008 |
4 |
What price at the pump will cause you to park your car and seek alternative modes of transportation? |
| 2008 |
3 |
How many days in an average week do you use your vehicle? |
| 2008 |
2 |
What was the final mileage on your previous vehicle? |
| 2008 |
1 |
What is your most likely reason to not fill your tank at the gas station? |
| 2007 |
52 |
When was the last time you went inside the gas station building when buying gas? |
| 2007 |
51 |
What impact level will motivate you to more greatly curtail your driving? When the cost of gas... |
| 2007 |
50 |
Have you ever pumped more than $50.00 of gas in your vehicle? |
| 2007 |
49 |
How much of your budget will have to be cut on your gift giving this year because of gas prices? |
| 2007 |
48 |
For every dollar you spend for fuel, how much do you think a retailer is making in profit after subtracting costs such as the cost of the fuel, taxes, rent insurance and employee salaries? |
| 2007 |
47 |
Federal Agencies are cracking down on groud-water and water-body pollution resulting from businesses washing their own vehicles. How do you tackle this problem when washing your car at home? |
| 2007 |
46 |
When taking a long road trip, how do you primarily get your directions? |
| 2007 |
45 |
Crude oil recently reached an all time high of more than $95/barrel. When do you think crude oil will hit $100 a barrel? |
| 2007 |
44 |
Has a vehicle you were traveling in ever run out of fuel? |
| 2007 |
43 |
When driving to and from work, I usually... |
| 2007 |
42 |
What usually causes you to refuel? |
| 2007 |
41 |
What's the longest you've ever been stuck on traffic (construction, accident, weather, etc)? |
| 2007 |
40 |
What will be the next best automobile alternative to petroleum? |
| 2007 |
39 |
If you were to buy a new vehicle, would you buy one made by the manufacturer of your current vehicle? |
| 2007 |
38 |
How do you most often pay for your gasoline purchases? |
| 2007 |
37 |
How much do you spend on fuel on an average month, for all your vehicles? |
| 2007 |
36 |
How often do you rent a car? |
| 2007 |
35 |
Do you believe the use of Fossil fuels causes Global Warming? |
| 2007 |
34 |
When going on a long road trip on the freeway, where do you set the cruise control? |
| 2007 |
33 |
How many "extra" miles do you drive in a week just getting gas prices to post on this website and for no other reason? |
| 2007 |
32 |
How much more would you be willing to pay for a hybrid vehicle? |
| 2007 |
31 |
When taking a long trip do you prefer a route that is: |
| 2007 |
30 |
What Percentage of the time you are in a car with other people? |
| 2007 |
29 |
How far do you drive your vehicle in an average week? |
| 2007 |
28 |
What is the primary reason for selecting where you fill your tank? |
| 2007 |
27 |
Whether you drive there or not, how far is it from your home to your workplace? |
| 2007 |
26 |
How much vehicle fuel do you typically use in a single week? |
| 2007 |
25 |
If the price of gasoline was double what it is now, would you still drive your automobile? |
| 2007 |
24 |
Assuming it were practical for you, which alternative to driving would you be most interested in? |
| 2007 |
23 |
What do you think is the most important thing American car companies need to do to get people to buy more American cars? |
| 2007 |
22 |
Do you wear seat belts when in a moving car? |
| 2007 |
21 |
Which company manufactured your primary vehicle? |
| 2007 |
20 |
When you buy a car, what age or age range do you usually buy? |
| 2007 |
19 |
What is your largest monthly energy expense? |
| 2007 |
18 |
Should cellphone use while driving be banned? |
| 2007 |
17 |
Now with the ability to post multiple gasoline grades, do you regularly post... |
| 2007 |
16 |
What type of fuel do you usually get for your primary vehicle? |
| 2007 |
15 |
Did gas prices affect your Easter weekend travel plans? |
| 2007 |
14 |
What model year is your primary vehicle? |
| 2007 |
13 |
Where do you usually have your vehicle serviced? |
| 2007 |
12 |
Where do you place your vehicle on the spectrum of fuel consumption? |
| 2007 |
11 |
What do you usually listen to while driving? |
| 2007 |
10 |
Have you ever been involved in one or more motor vehicle accidents? (either serious or minor)? |
| 2007 |
9 |
What is the most important factor to you when buying a new car? |
| 2007 |
8 |
Do you plan on buying a new vehicle in the next 12 months? |
| 2007 |
7 |
If gas prices reach $4 per gallon ($1.50 c/L in Canada) this summer, would you consider purchasing a more fuel efficient vehicle? |
| 2007 |
6 |
What category would best describe your primary vehicle? |
| 2007 |
5 |
When you take road trips of 1,000 miles(1,600 km) or more - what kinds of roads do you usually take, for the majority of the trip? |
| 2007 |
4 |
What is the furthest you have driven on a tank of fuel? |
| 2007 |
3 |
What is the longest distance you have driven in one day, in either miles or kilometers? |
| 2007 |
2 |
Is your primary vehicle maintenance up to date? |
| 2007 |
1 |
How much money did you spend, in total, on gasoline in 2006? |
| 2006 |
52 |
Since GPS units have come down in price in the last 6 months, do you plan on purchasing a GPS unit for your vehicle? |
| 2006 |
51 |
If you knew of a station US$0.10/gal (3.0CA¢/l) cheaper, how close would it have to be for you to go there? |
| 2006 |
50 |
If you knew of a cheaper station 2.5 miles (4km) further away, how cheap would it have to be for you to go there? |
| 2006 |
49 |
Would you purchase satellite radio for your primary vehicle? |
| 2006 |
48 |
What is the largest component of your daily travel? |
| 2006 |
47 |
How far is your one-way commute to work, regardless of the method of travel? |
| 2006 |
46 |
What would most likely give you a reason to seriously consider a hybrid car? |
| 2006 |
45 |
If you could chose only one, which of the four gas stations would you choose? |
| 2006 |
44 |
What type of transmission do you prefer? |
| 2006 |
43 |
What would you do if your vehicle's "Check Engine" light comes on while driving? |
| 2006 |
42 |
How many different brands of fuel have you purchased during the past 30 days? |
| 2006 |
41 |
How often do you change your oil? |
| 2006 |
40 |
How many times in the last 30 days have you stopped at a gas station, and made a purchase of gas or merchandise? |
| 2006 |
39 |
What do you think a barrel of Crude Oil will be priced at by 12-31-2006? |
| 2006 |
38 |
Gas prices have dropped significantly in the last month. Have your driving habits changed with the lower prices? |
| 2006 |
37 |
Do you think that the average gas price will drop below $2.00 a gallon in the US, or $0.72 per litre in Canada, within the next 12 months? |
| 2006 |
36 |
How many MPG does your primary vehicle get? |
| 2006 |
35 |
How frequently do you re-fuel your vehicle? |
| 2006 |
34 |
Do you prefer anti-lock brakes (ABS) or regular brakes? |
| 2006 |
33 |
If the price of gasoline doubles, would you be inclined to purchase a more fuel efficient vehicle, or trade in for one? |
| 2006 |
32 |
Are you aware that some tire shops will fill your tires with Nitrogen instead of Air? |
| 2006 |
31 |
Do you think that gas prices have peaked this year? |
| 2006 |
30 |
With the auto companies offering free gasoline with purchase of their vehicles, has this affected your decision in buying a new vehicle? |
| 2006 |
29 |
With crude oil reaching record highs, do you think it will reach $85 US per barrel by the end of summer? |
| 2006 |
28 |
As a result of the recent rise in gas prices, have you cut back significantly on your household spending or not? |
| 2006 |
27 |
Which of these alternative vehicle fuels do you use most often? |
| 2006 |
26 |
What type of fuel(s) do you usually get for your primary vehicle? |
| 2006 |
25 |
What type of fuel(s) can you use in your primary vehicle? |
| 2006 |
24 |
Do you currently use a credit card with discount, or another discount card when purchasing gasoline? |
| 2006 |
23 |
Have you started using other means of transportation to get to and from work because of high gasoline costs? |
| 2006 |
22 |
What alternate fuel would you like to see replace oil? |
| 2006 |
21 |
Will you cut back on driving this Memorial Day weekend due to the price of gas? |
| 2006 |
20 |
Will crude oil hit $100 per barrel during 2006? |
| 2006 |
19 |
Will high gasoline prices affect your summer travel plans? |
| 2006 |
18 |
Do you plan to purchase a more fuel efficient vehicle due to high gas prices? |
| 2006 |
17 |
As gasoline prices increase towards $3 per gallon (US)/120 c/L (CDN), do you? |
| 2006 |
16 |
Did gas prices affect your Easter weekend travel plans? |
| 2006 |
15 |
What would most likely give you reason to seriously consider a hybrid car? |
| 2006 |
14 |
Do you think the U.S. can end its reliance on foreign oil sources within the next two decades, or not? |
| 2006 |
13 |
Would you favor or oppose the government promoting the increased use of nuclear power? |
| 2006 |
12 |
Would you favor or oppose the government increasing federal funding for research on ethanol? |
| 2006 |
11 |
Would you favor or oppose the government spending more on subway, rail and bus systems? |
| 2006 |
10 |
Would you favor or oppose the government requiring better fuel efficiency for cars, trucks and SUVs? |
| 2006 |
9 |
Would you favor or oppose the government giving tax cuts to energy companies to do more exploration for oil? |
| 2006 |
8 |
Would you favor or oppose the government giving tax cuts to energy companies to develop wind, solar and hydrogen technology? |
| 2006 |
7 |
Would you favor or oppose the government increasing federal funding for research on wind, solar and hydrogen technology? |
| 2006 |
6 |
What is your favorite feature on this website? |
| 2006 |
5 |
How much higher would gasoline prices have to be for you to trade in your current vehicle for a more fuel efficient vehicle? |
| 2006 |
4 |
Do you have a favorite brand of gasoline that you usually buy, or do you just buy what's cheapest? |
| 2006 |
3 |
When do you think gas prices will peak in 2006? |
| 2006 |
2 |
Do you use the credit cards offering gasoline discounts? |
| 2006 |
1 |
Did the high fuel prices affect your Christmas spending this year? |
| 2005 |
53 |
Did you receive any type of automobile or gasoline related gifts this holiday season? |
| 2005 |
52 |
Which technology do you think is most likely to compete with gasoline in the near future? |
| 2005 |
51 |
How Much Do You Spend On Gasoline Each Month? |
| 2005 |
50 |
Do you support or oppose an increase in the federal gasoline tax? |
| 2005 |
49 |
Do you think the federal government should or should not regulate the price of gasoline? |
| 2005 |
48 |
Where do you park you car at night? |
| 2005 |
47 |
Should there be a windfall profit tax on the oil companies when their profits go above a certain amount? |
| 2005 |
46 |
How far are you willing to go for cheaper gas? |
| 2005 |
45 |
What type of vehicles do you usually buy? |
| 2005 |
44 |
Over the next 10 years, will world oil reserves be enough to meet the demand? |
| 2005 |
43 |
Will the rise in energy prices cause you to decrease the amount you spend on gifts this holiday shopping season? |
| 2005 |
42 |
If you own more than one vehicle, have you stopped driving one due to high gasoline prices? |
| 2005 |
41 |
Do you think the federal government should or should not allow oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska? |
| 2005 |
40 |
Do you think high gasoline prices will cause financial hardship for you or your family in the near future? |
| 2005 |
39 |
Have you cut back on your gasoline usage since the recent spike in gasoline prices? |
| 2005 |
38 |
If you were to buy a new car today, which type would it be? |
| 2005 |
37 |
Have you been a victim of gasoline/diesel fuel theft through siphoning or other means in the last 6 months? |
| 2005 |
36 |
Rationing of fuel has been implemented in the past, do you think fuel rationing will be put in place anytime during the next year? |
| 2005 |
35 |
On average how many days a week do you use your vehicle? |
| 2005 |
34 |
At what step of the gasoline supply chain is the most profit made? |
| 2005 |
33 |
How often do you use public transportation? |
| 2005 |
32 |
In New Jersey it is against the law for motorists to pump their own fuel, should that law be extended nationwide? |
| 2005 |
31 |
How often do you check your engine oil? |
| 2005 |
30 |
If gas prices hit $3.00 a gallon/$1.00 a litre, do you plan on cutting back on your
driving? |
| 2005 |
29 |
What time of day do you typically fill up with gas? |
| 2005 |
28 |
Have you used any type of 'Gas Coupon' in the past 30 days? |
| 2005 |
27 |
How many vehicles do you have in your household? |
| 2005 |
26 |
Are you planning a summer vacation that involves more than 500 miles (800 km) of driving? |
| 2005 |
25 |
Have you given your vehicle a name? |
| 2005 |
24 |
When do you get the best gas mileage? |
| 2005 |
23 |
What is the primary factor that determines where you buy gas? |
| 2005 |
22 |
On average how often do you re-fuel your vehicle? |
| 2005 |
21 |
Have gasoline prices already peaked this year? |
| 2005 |
20 |
With gas prices as high as they are, do you plan on buying a more fuel efficient vehicle in the next year or so? |
| 2005 |
19 |
Has the rise in fuel prices affected your summer vacation plans? |
| 2005 |
18 |
How serious of an impact is the current price of fuel having on the health of the economy? |
| 2005 |
17 |
Have you ever had fuel stolen from your vehicle (eg siphoned)? |
| 2005 |
16 |
If the price of fuel doubled, would you likley use public transportation as your
primary mode of transport? |
| 2005 |
15 |
A news article last week suggested oil prices may reach $100 US per Barrel, do you think that will happen anytime during the next 5 years? |
| 2005 |
14 |
Do you personally know of anyone who owns a hybrid automobile? |
| 2005 |
13 |
What is a reasonable price for crude oil? |
| 2005 |
12 |
Aside from fuel, have you purchased any other item from a gas station in the last 30 days (eg. Magazine, Candy)? |
| 2005 |
11 |
Is technology being secretly covered-up that would substantially improve fuel economy in today's vehicles? |
| 2005 |
10 |
Now that the new website is live, how do you like it? |
| 2005 |
9 |
In the year 2015, what type of vehicle power source will be most popular? |
| 2005 |
8 |
On average during one year how many times do you wash your primary vehicle? |
| 2005 |
7 |
How many different brands of fuel have you purchased during the past 30 days? |
| 2005 |
6 |
How many miles (km) are on your primary vehicle? |
| 2005 |
5 |
Is your actual highway fuel economy equal to the rated highway fuel economy of your
vehicle? |
| 2005 |
4 |
Have you ever tried to phone a station and ask for the current price of fuel? |
| 2005 |
3 |
If given the choice when filling with fuel, do you most often use the Full Service or Self-Service option? |
| 2005 |
1 |
What month in 2005 do you predict will have the highest average price of gasoline? |
| 2004 |
53 |
Did you receive any type of automobile related gifts this holiday season? |
| 2004 |
52 |
How will the average price of fuel in 2005 compare to the average price of fuel in 2004? |
| 2004 |
51 |
Are you planning on a vacation this holiday season? |
| 2004 |
50 |
During the winter months do you typically install winter tires on your vehicle? |
| 2004 |
49 |
Are you planning on giving any fuel or automobile related gifts this holiday season? |
| 2004 |
48 |
How far is the nearest gas station from your home? |
| 2004 |
47 |
Have you ever used a car air freshner that is designed to hang from your rearview mirror? |
| 2004 |
46 |
Rationing of fuel has been implemented in the past, do you think fuel rationing will be put in place anytime during the next year? |
| 2004 |
45 |
What day of the week do you most often buy gasoline? |
| 2004 |
44 |
If you had the option, when going on a 1000 mile (1600 km) driving trip, would you choose: |
| 2004 |
43 |
Do you know how far you can travel in your vehicle once the low fuel warning light illuminates? |
| 2004 |
42 |
In New Jersey it is against the law for motorists to pump their own fuel, should that law be extended nationwide? |
| 2004 |
41 |
Do you hold membership in an Automobile Association such as AAA or CAA? |
| 2004 |
40 |
In your car, do you know where your spare tire is located? |
| 2004 |
39 |
Do you typically follow the vehicle maintenance schedule exactly as in your owners manual? |
| 2004 |
38 |
How far would you drive (one-way) for a guaranteed free tank of fuel? (Assume No
Waiting Needed) |
| 2004 |
37 |
How often do you buy gasoline grades other than regular unleaded? |
| 2004 |
36 |
Do you think gas prices will change significantly before the Labor Day long weekend? |
| 2004 |
35 |
On average, how many years do you use a vehicle before getting a different one? |
| 2004 |
34 |
How many years do you think it will be before you drive a hydrogen powered vehicle? |
| 2004 |
33 |
Will crude oil prices reach $50 US per barrel anytime in the next six months? |
| 2004 |
32 |
On average, how often does the price gas change at your favorite gas station? |
| 2004 |
31 |
What is the longest you have waited in line to buy gasoline? |
| 2004 |
30 |
My most recently purchased vehicle was bought.. |
| 2004 |
29 |
An increase in the price of which of the following commodities impacts you the most? |
| 2004 |
28 |
Has the air pressure on the tires of your primary vehicle been checked within the
past one month? |
| 2004 |
27 |
When you buy a vehicle, do you prefer cars that are: |
| 2004 |
26 |
Do you use a cell phone while driving? |
| 2004 |
25 |
On average how many days a week do you use your vehicle? |
| 2004 |
24 |
Do the current high oil and gas prices effect the strength of the economy? |
| 2004 |
23 |
Do you think that gas prices have peaked this year? |
| 2004 |
22 |
Will gas prices be a major campaign issue in the 2004 federal election? |
| 2004 |
21 |
Will you use public transport to commute to work anytime in the next 30 days? |
| 2004 |
20 |
With record level gas prices forecast this summer, would you consider purchasing a hybrid (gas/electric) vehicle? |
| 2004 |
19 |
What type of oil do you use in you vehicle? |
| 2004 |
18 |
Are you planning a summer vacation that involves more than 500 miles (800 km) of driving? |
| 2004 |
17 |
How much more would you pay for gasoline if it was better for the environment? |
| 2004 |
16 |
Should the formulation of gasoline be standardized across the United States and Canada? |
| 2004 |
15 |
At what step of the gasoline supply chain is the most profit made? |
| 2004 |
14 |
What is your largest monthly energy expense? |
| 2004 |
13 |
Over the next 10 years will world oil reserves be enough to meet the demands? |
| 2004 |
12 |
Would the price of fuel affect your choice when buying a new vehicle? |
| 2004 |
11 |
If you could lock in at today's gas price for all your fuel purchases in the next 6 months...would you? |
| 2004 |
10 |
Do you feel that gasoline companies are collectively price-fixing? |
| 2004 |
9 |
Many people have difficulty driving at night. Are you able to drive at night? |
| 2004 |
8 |
Do you think that during your lifetime you will ever own a fuel cell powered vehicle? |
| 2004 |
7 |
How much do you pay for automobile insurance per year for your primary vehicle? |
| 2004 |
6 |
How empty do you usually allow your tank to get before refuelling? |
| 2004 |
5 |
Your most recent traffic citation/ticket was for what offence? |
| 2004 |
4 |
On your last vacation what mode of transportation did you use? |
| 2004 |
3 |
How many U.S. states and Canadian provinces have you visited in your life-time? |
| 2004 |
2 |
When do you think gasoline prices will peak in 2004? |
| 2004 |
1 |
Did you receive any fuel or automobile related gifts this holiday season? |
| 2003 |
52 |
Do you feel that the automakers are doing enough to improve the fuel economy of their vehicles? |
| 2003 |
51 |
What type of gas station do you usually use? |
| 2003 |
50 |
On average how often do you re-fuel your vehicle? |
| 2003 |
49 |
Are you planning on giving any fuel or automobile related gifts this holiday season? |
| 2003 |
48 |
Do you monitor your fuel consumption and fuel economy? |
| 2003 |
47 |
During the winter months do you use all-season or winter tires? |
| 2003 |
46 |
What type of heating is used in your home/residence? |
| 2003 |
45 |
Would you support drilling for oil in a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge? |
| 2003 |
44 |
Regarding your current car, do you |
| 2003 |
43 |
When do you plan on purchasing a new/used vehicle? |
| 2003 |
42 |
Are you offended by stations that make you pay in advance before you pump your fuel? |
| 2003 |
41 |
How did you find out about GasBuddy (this web site)? |
