Hawaii’s average gas prices in Hawaii remained flat or dropped a couple cents over the past week as the price of oil hovers at about $72 per barrel, according to the AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch. The average price for Hawaii is $4.34, down two cents from last week. The average national price is $3.32, down two cents from last week.
In Honolulu, today’s average price for regular unleaded is $4.23, which is unchanged from last week, four cents lower than a month ago, and $1.13 higher than the price on this date last year. The Hilo average gas price is $4.34, which is down two cents from a week ago, two cents higher than last month, and 84 cents higher than on this date a year ago.
In Kahului, the average price is $4.52, which is down a penny compared to last week, seven cents higher than last month, and $1.01 higher than on this date a year ago. Lihue’s average price for regular is $4.62, which is down a penny compared to last week, five cents higher than last month and $1.01 higher than a year ago today.
“The U.S. benchmark oil price remains stuck in the low $70 per barrel range, and gas prices seem to be dropping more slowly as the market tries to see whether the new Omicron variant of COVID has a big impact on travel and business plans,” said Liane Sumida, AAA Hawaii general manager.
Motorists can find current gas prices along their route with the free AAA Mobile app for iPhone, iPad and Android. The app can also be used to map a route, find AAA discounts, book a hotel and access AAA Roadside Assistance. Learn more at AAA.com/Mobile.
Prices as of 6 a.m., Dec. 16:
