When asked about current energy proposals, 86 percent said they would like to see tax credits for home owners who make energy saving improvements on their home, such as Energy Star products.

74 percent of small business owners polled by the National Association of the Self Employed (NASE) said that high gas prices were either significantly or moderately hurting their business, up from 67 percent in 2005.

When asked about current energy proposals, 86 percent said they would like to see tax credits for home owners who make energy saving improvements on their home, such as Energy Star products. Sixty-seven percent wanted tax credits for drivers who buy cars with fuel-efficient technology. This differs significantly from previous data which listed "additional drilling in possible oil rich areas within and off shore of the U.S" as the top solution.

"The NASE continues to work with Congress to remind them of the financial burden high fuel costs place on micro-business owners," said Kristie Darien, executive director of the NASE legislative office.

Respondents said that their personal vehicle use – as opposed to business use – has changed in the face of rising costs at the pump. Sixty-six percent say they have curbed personal driving due to high gas prices. The NASE previously found that seventy-six percent of business owners indicated that protecting the environment was either very or somewhat important to them and their business, even when compared to other hot-button issues like tax and health care.