09-16-2005, 09:46 AM
Quote:A survey of online buyers conducted by comparison shopping site Shopzilla.com reveals that 40% of consumers have increased their online buying as a result of high gas prices—15% saying they are shopping online a lot more to avoid burning gasoline going to stores and 25% saying somewhat more.
http://www.internetretailer.com/dailyNews.asp?id=16127
no/less disposable income= no spending on non-essentials