New Consumer Survey and Analysis on Spiking Gas Prices and Attitudes toward Fuel Economy & Auto Purchasing

WASHINGTON--May 12, 2011: CFA TO RELEASE NEW CONSUMER SURVEY & ANALYSIS ON SPIKING GAS PRICES AND ATTITUDES TOWARDS FUEL ECONOMY & AUTO PURCHASING New Report Compares Cost of Gasoline with all other Household Energy Expenditures, CA & State Role in Setting Standards

On a 1:00 PM EST (10AM PT) press tele-conference on Monday, May 16th, the Consumer Federation of America will release its latest consumer survey and report that examines the greatest threat to American consumer pocketbooks and our economy today: oil and gasoline price volatility.

News to be released:

* Latest data on consumer attitudes towards fuel economy, oil consumption, Mideast oil dependency, support for federal government requiring car companies to increase fuel economy, willingness to pay for more fuel-efficient vehicles.

* New report comparing the cost of gasoline and other household energy expenses with an in-depth look at how gas prices are impacting spending and auto purchase intentions.

* Analysis of what consumers believe the role California and other states should have in setting vehicle emissions standards.

* Analysis of consumer attitudes in states with large automotive industry presence.

* Report on consumer attitude trends over the past six years.

EVENT: Press Tele-conference: New survey on latest consumer concerns about gas prices and oil imports, views on fuel efficiency, and impact of rising gas prices

DATE: Monday, May 16th at 1:00 PM Eastern Time, Call In #: 888-604-4211 and ask for the CFA Press Conference Alternate number 201-604-0409 may be used. SPEAKERS: Mark Cooper, CFA Research Director, Jack Gillis, CFA Public Affairs Director, author The Car Book Ken McEldowney, Executive Director, Consumer Action

A copy of the release and report will be available on May 16th at 12:30 p.m. Eastern at Consumer Federation. The Consumer Federation of America is an association of nearly 300 nonprofit consumer organizations that was established in 1968 to advance the consumer interest through research, advocacy, and education.