Hawaii gas prices dropped in many areas over the past week but remained steady in Honolulu, according to the AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch. The statewide average price for regular unleaded is $5.45, which is one cent lower than last week and 98 cents higher than this time last year. The average national price is $4.06, which is three cents lower than last week and 89 cents higher than a year ago.
In Honolulu, today’s average price for regular unleaded gas is $5.39, which is the same as last week and $1.01 higher than a year ago. The Hilo average gas price is $5.50, which is four cents lower than last week and 86 cents higher than a year ago.
The average price in Kahului is $5.47, which is six cents lower than last week and 99 cents higher than a year ago. Lihue’s average regular price is $5.81, which is three cents higher than last week and 80 cents higher than a year ago.
“Oil prices briefly surged to $100 a barrel a couple of weeks ago during increased Middle East attacks, but have since backed down to nearly $80 a barrel, putting some downward pressure on pump prices,” said Liane Sumida, general manager of AAA Hawaii.
Prices as of 9 a.m., Aug. 6, 2026:
