Gas prices stayed steady or moved up slightly in local areas over the past week, according to the AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch. Today’s statewide average price for regular unleaded is $3.28 a gallon, which is one cent higher than last Thursday.
In Honolulu, today’s average price for regular unleaded is $3.10, which is two cents more than last week and last month, and 44 cents lower than the price on this date last year. The Hilo average gas price is $3.49, which is the same as last week and last month, and 27 cents less than on this date a year ago.
In Kahului, the average price is $3.51, which is the same as last week and last month, and 32 cents lower than on this date a year ago. Lihue’s average price for regular is $3.61, which is two cents higher than a week ago, the same as last month and 27 cents lower than a year ago today.
“Honolulu’s average gasoline price is now similar to many cities in California, but well above prices in other Western states,” said Liane Sumida, AAA Hawaii general manager.
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. Dec. 3:
