Hawaii drivers finally saw some relief at the pump this week with double-digit gas price decreases in many areas, according to the AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch. The average regular unleaded gas price for Hawaii is $5.48, which is down 11 cents from last week. The average national price is $4.28, which is down 16 cents from a week ago.
In Honolulu, today’s average price for regular unleaded is $5.37, which is 13 cents lower than last week, ten cents lower than a month ago, and $1.36 higher than the price on this date last year. The Hilo average gas price is $5.52, which is 11 cents lower than last week, nine cents lower than last month, and $1.39 higher than on this date a year ago.
In Kahului, the average price of $5.70 is eight cents lower than last week, two cents lower than last month and $1.59 higher than a year ago. Lihue’s average price for regular is $5.78, which is five cents lower than week, eight cents lower than last month, and $1.47 higher than a year ago.
“With oil prices continuing to stay lower due to economic concerns, we would expect this downward trend to continue, especially considering that gas prices nationally have dropped by an average of 75 cents since June,” said Liane Sumida, AAA Hawaii general manager.
AAA Hawaii reminds drivers they can save money on gasoline by shopping around virtually using a tool like the AAA Mobile app, which shows users the cheapest gas prices near them. AAA members can also take advantage of discounted gas prices at participating Shell gas stations by joining the Shell Fuel Rewards® program.
Prices as of 6 a.m., July 28:
