Gas prices are continuing their stable pattern of the past several months with little movement, according to the AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch. Today’s statewide average price is $3.66 a gallon, which is the same as last week, also the same as a month ago and 38 cents higher 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 the same price as last week, also the same as a month ago and 41 cents higher than on this date last year. The Hilo average price is $3.78, which is the same as a week ago, four cents higher than on this date last month and 48 cents higher than on this date a year ago.
In Kahului, the average price is $3.84, which is the same as last Thursday, one cent higher than a month ago and 21 cents higher than on this date a year ago. Lihue’s average price for regular is $3.88, which is one cent lower than last Thursday, one cent higher than last month and 35 cents higher than a year ago today.
“The lowest gas prices in the Honolulu area are on par with the lowest prices in Southern California at about $3.05 a gallon,” 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 8 a.m. Jan. 23:
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Area |
Regular |
One Week Change |
Record Price |
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Honolulu |
$3.53 |
No change |
$4.48 (5/8/2011) |
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Hilo |
$3.78 |
No change |
$4.76 (4/22/2012) |
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Kahului |
$3.84 |
No change |
$4.87 (4/10/2012) |
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Lihue |
$3.89 |
-1 cent |
$4.98 (5/7/2011) |
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