Yes, but the gov't is going to make the same of revenue if gas is $100 a gallon, or $1 a gallon. The Fed gas tax is something like 50 cents a gallon. If consumption goes down, they would simply up the amount of the tax to compensate.
Personally, yes, I have changed my driving habits. I also bought a car that has double the mileage of my truck, which doesn't get used now except for foul weather and occasionally moving things. I think twice about going out, and never let it idle for heat or to run the a/c.
That can be said for a lot of people. Gas consumption here in the states is down. Dealers can't keep econo cars on their lots. Dealers can't get rid of their SUV's and trucks. Chrysler has already shut one minivan plant, and is dropping a shift at another truck plant. So I would say this is situation is causing people to react.
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