Gas prices mainly held steady throughout the state in the past week, according to the AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch. The statewide average price for regular unleaded is $4.68, which is the same as last week. The national average gas price is $3.40, which is eight cents higher than last week.
In Honolulu, today’s average price for regular unleaded is $4.58, which is one cent higher than last week, three cents higher than last month and 20 cents lower than the price on this date last year. The Hilo average gas price is $4.81, which is the same as last week, one cent higher than last month and four cents lower than on this date a year ago.
In Kahului, the average price of $4.77 is five cents lower than last week, one cent lower than last month and 12 cents lower than a year ago. Lihue’s average price for regular is $5.19, which is one cent lower than last week, one cent lower than last month and 10 cents lower than a year ago.
“Unlike the rest of the nation where gas prices have increased, Hawaii prices have stayed steady.” said Liane Sumida, AAA Hawaii general manager.
AAA members can take advantage of discounted gas prices at participating Shell gas stations by joining the Shell Fuel Rewards® program.
As of March 7th gas prices are,
