Gas prices statewide continue to increase in almost every major city, according to the AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch. The statewide average price for regular unleaded is $4.82, one cent higher than last week. The national average gas price is $3.67, one cent higher than last week.
In Honolulu, today’s average price for regular unleaded is $4.70, which is the same as last week, 14 cents higher than last month, and two cents higher than this time last year. The Hilo average gas price is $4.91, which is one cent higher than last week, 11 cents higher than last month, and 14 cents higher than this time last year.
In Kahului, the average price of $4.90 which is three cents higher than last week, 11 cents higher than last month, and four cents higher than a year ago. Lihue’s average price for regular is $5.27, which is one cent higher than last week, eight cents higher than last month, and one cent higher than a year ago.
“Gas prices in Hawaii are slightly increasing statewide as nationwide prices fluctuate," 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.
