Fuel Price Impact Study

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Fuel Price Impact Study (FPIS)

Since 2005 AutoPacific has conducted a bi-monthly Internet survey designed to measure the impact of fuel prices on consumers’ vehicle purchase decisions and driving behavior. The Fuel Price Impact Study puts years of trend data to work to understand how consumers react to fluctuating fuel prices and how the impact has changed over time. How does fuel price affect American drivers and their product segment choice, powertrain choice and driving behavior? How does the current environment of $4.00+ compare to that in 2008?

Issues Covered in Survey

  • Current vehicle segment owned
  • Current fuel price paying - expected fuel price one year from now
  • Planned replacement vehicle characteristics
  • Engine size
  • Psychographic statements
  • Impact of fuel prices on driving habits

Study Table of Contents

  • Executive Summary: Key findings since September 2005
  • Total U.S. sales & price of fuel
  • High fuel prices drive demand for alternatives
  • Fuel price impact on segment consideration
  • Fuel price impact on powertrain consideration
  • Future expected fuel price compared with present price paid
  • Driving behavior with fuel price paid
  • Other issues 

Methodology

  • Internet survey
  • Uses AutoPacific’s VehicleVoice Automotive Survey Panel comprised of more than 20,000 U.S. vehicle owners
  • Sample size approx. 1,000 per survey wave