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Angus Reid Global Monitor : Polls & Research
Californians Concerned Over Gas Prices
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(CPOD) Jun. 4, 2004 - Residents of California are concerned over elevated fuel costs, according to a poll by Field. 44 per cent of respondents say the recent gasoline price increases have been a very serious problem in their households.
The average cost of a gallon of gas in California is $2.32 U.S., a 31 per cent increment in a year. 77 per cent of respondents believe oil companies are trying to increase their profits, while 14 per cent think the high prices are a result of changes in market conditions.
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vowed not to raise taxes during his tenure, and recently asked all state employees and government officials to conserve energy.
Polling Data
How serious a problem have the recent gasoline price increases been for you and your household?
Very serious | 44% |
Somewhat serious | 30% |
Not serious | 26% |
Is the gas price increase mainly the result of legitimate changes in market conditions or the result of oil companies trying to increase their profits?
Changes in market conditions | 14% |
Companies trying to increase profits | 77% |
Source: Field
Methodology: Interviews to 489 registered California adults, conducted from May 18 to May 24, 2004. Margin of error is 4.5 per cent.
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