Average gas prices in most regions climbed another seven to eight cents compared to last week, giving most regions a 13-14 cent increase in two weeks, according to the AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch. The average price for Hawaii is $4.17, up seven cents from last week. The average national price is $3.37, also up seven cents from last week.
In Honolulu, today’s average price for regular unleaded is $4.16, which is up seven cents from a week ago, 17 cents higher than a month ago, and $1.07 higher than the price on this date last year. The Hilo average gas price is $4.28, which is eight cents higher than last week, 15 cents higher than last month, and 77 cents higher than on this date a year ago.
In Kahului, the average price is $4.31, which is up eight cents compared to last week, 19 cents higher than last month, and 79 cents higher than on this date a year ago. Lihue’s average price for regular is $4.49, which is eight cents higher compared to last week, 19 cents higher than last month and 87 cents higher than a year ago today.
“While we are seeing average gas prices at levels not seen since 2014, they are still 30-40 cents below the all-time records set in 2012,” said Liane Sumida, AAA Hawaii general manager. “The price for the U.S. benchmark oil dropped $2 per barrel today. We will have to see if that price drop holds and if it will affect retail prices.”
Motorists can find current gas prices along their route with the free AAA Mobile app for iPhone, iPad and Android. The app can also be used to map a route, find AAA discounts, book a hotel and access AAA Roadside Assistance. Learn more at AAA.com/Mobile.
Prices as of 6 a.m., October 21:
