As a result of rising gas prices, have you taken any steps toward conserving fuel (such as using public transportation or carpooling with a colleague)?
79% No
21% Yes
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Do you expect that gas will hit $3 per gallon within the next six months?
78% Yes
22% No
In terms of a long-range impact, do you think rising gas prices will cause a real push for alternative fuel sources or is it more likely that gas prices will top off at a certain point and consumers will accept the higher prices?
63% Alternative fuel sources will get a boost
37% Consumers will accept higher costs
Where do you place more of the blame for the rising gas prices?
59% President Bush and federal energy policies
41% An inability to conserve gas by consumers
The Providence Business News Executive Poll is a weekly survey of 70 business leaders throughout the state, representing small and large companies in a variety of industries.
