Gas prices stayed steady or dropped last week as tourists visited the state over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, according to the AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch. The statewide average price for regular unleaded is $4.56, which is one cent lower than last week. The national average gas price is $3.03, which is three cents lower than last week.
In Honolulu, today’s average price for regular unleaded is $4.45, which is the same as last week and 11 cents lower than the price on this date last year. The Hilo average gas price is $4.70, which is also the same as last week and 14 cents lower than on this date a year ago.
In Kahului, the average price of $4.59 is three cents lower than last week and 18 cents lower than a year ago. Lihue’s average price for regular is $5.18, which is three cents lower than last week and eight cents lower than a year ago.
“Hawaii gas prices continue to be the highest in the U.S., but drivers in Honolulu are paying about the same to fill up as those in many California cities,” 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.
Prices as of 9 a.m. Dec. 5:
