Local gas prices moved very slightly in most areas over the past week as Memorial Day travelers returned home from their getaways, according to AAA Hawaii’s Weekend Gas Watch.
Today’s statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline is $5.65, which is one cent higher than last week, $1.17 higher than at this time last year and two cents below the all-time record of $5.67 set on April 19, 2026. The national gas price average is $4.42, which is 14 cents lower than last week and $1.26 higher than last year.
Hawaii continues to be the third most expensive state for gasoline behind California, with a $6.07 average price today, and Washington, with an average price of $5.74 today.
In Honolulu, the average price for regular unleaded is $5.61 per gallon, down a penny from last week and $1.22 higher than a year ago. In Hilo, drivers are paying $5.67 per gallon, which is three cents higher than last week and $1 higher than a year ago. In Kahului, the average price is $5.67 per gallon, eight cents higher than last week and $1.18 higher than a year ago. In Lihue, the average is $5.96 per gallon, one cent higher than last week and 91 cents higher than a year ago.
“Oil prices have dropped below $100 a barrel over the past week and if that trend continues, we could see downward pressure on gas prices in Hawaii,” said AAA spokesperson Kandace Redd.
The Weekend Gas Watch monitors the average price of gasoline. As of 9 a.m. on May 28, averages are:
