Oahu and Maui drivers saw slight overall decreases in pump prices over the last week, but those on Kauai saw an uptick and there was little change for drivers on the Big Island, according to the AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch. The average regular unleaded gas price for Hawaii is $5.01, which is one cent lower than last Thursday. The average national price is $3.27, which is two cents lower than a week ago.
In Honolulu, today’s average price for regular unleaded is $4.95, which is two cents lower than last week, 16 cents lower than last month, and 71 cents higher than the price on this date last year. The Hilo average gas price is $4.98, which is the same as last week, eight cents lower than last month, and 65 cents higher than on this date a year ago.
In Kahului, the average price of $5.04 is one cent lower than last week, 17 cents lower than last month and 52 cents higher than a year ago. Lihue’s average price for regular is $5.43, which is two cents higher than last week, 10 cents lower than last month, and 80 cents higher than a year ago.
“The statewide average gas price for Hawaii has remained above $5 a gallon for almost 10 months in a row,” said Liane Sumida, AAA Hawaii general manager. “Investors this week were more optimistic about the U.S. economy, driving oil prices upward. However, U.S. crude oil and West Coast gasoline inventories are higher this week, so it is hard to say which direction local gas prices will take.”
AAA members can also take advantage of discounted gas prices at participating Shell gas stations by joining the Shell Fuel Rewards® program.
Prices as of 6 a.m., Jan. 12: