Two-and-a-half months of relative stability for Hawaii gas prices continued over the past week, according to the AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch. Today’s statewide average price is $3.66 a gallon, which is one cent higher than last Thursday, one cent higher than a month ago and 12 cents lower than on this date a year ago, according to GasPrices.AAA.com.
In Honolulu, today’s average price for regular is $3.53, which is unchanged from last Thursday, also unchanged from this date a month ago and ten cents lower than on this date last year. The Hilo average price is $3.77, which is down one cent from last Thursday, three cents more than on this date last month and nine cents lower than on this date a year ago.
In Kahului, the average price is $3.84, which is one cent higher than last Thursday, unchanged from this date last month and 27 cents lower than on this date a year ago. Lihue’s average price for regular is $3.85, which is one cent higher than last Thursday, one cent higher than on this date last month and 11 cents lower than a year ago today. Wailuku’s average is $3.84, which is once cent higher than last Thursday, unchanged from this date a month ago and 27 cents lower than on this date a year ago.
“Prices throughout the islands have risen and dropped by just a few cents since the beginning of May,” said Liane Sumida, AAA Hawaii general manager. “Regular vehicle maintenance and proper tire inflation can help drivers maximize their fuel efficiency and save money on gas.”
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 8 a.m. July 18:
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Honolulu |
$3.53 |
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No change |
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$4.48 (5/8/2011) |
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Hilo |
$3.77 |
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-1 cent |
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$4.76 (4/22/2012) |
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Kahului |
$3.84 |
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+1 cent |
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$4.87 (4/10/2012) |
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Lihue |
$3.85 |
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+1 cent |
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$4.98 (5/7/2011) |
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Wailuku |
$3.84 |
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+1 cent |
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$4.98 (5/9/2011) |
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