Local gasoline prices continued to climb last week and are now higher than at this time last year, when gas prices were dropping due to pandemic lockdowns, according to the AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch. Today’s statewide average price for regular unleaded is $3.63 a gallon, which is up five cents from last Thursday, 18 cents higher than a month ago, and 20 cents higher than the average last year on the same date.
In Honolulu, today’s average price for regular unleaded is $3.51, which is up six cents from a week ago, 22 cents higher than last month, and 21 cents higher than the price on this date last year. The Hilo average gas price is $3.78, which is up two cents from last week, 17 cents higher than last month, and 20 cents higher than on this date a year ago.
In Kahului, the average price is $3.67, which is up one cent compared to last week, four cents higher than last month, and two cents higher than on this date a year ago. Lihue’s average price for regular is $3.87, which is one cent higher than last week, 13 cents higher than last month and 17 cents higher than a year ago today.
“With demand increasing from rising spring break travel, more parts of the economy opening and more people getting vaccinated, gasoline prices have been increasing, too,” said Liane Sumida, AAA Hawaii general manager. “AAA recommends drivers shop for lower prices, combine their errands and drive moderately.”
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. Mar. 25:
