The average gas price for each region of the state saw an increase during the past week, according to the AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch. Today’s statewide average price for regular unleaded is $3.82 a gallon, which is up three cents from last Thursday, 11 cents higher than a month ago, and 63 cents higher than the average last year on the same date.
In Honolulu, today’s average price for regular unleaded is $3.74, which is up four cents from a week ago, 14 cents higher than last month, and 73 cents higher than the price on this date last year. The Hilo average gas price is $3.93, which is up two cents from last week, nine cents higher than last month, and 50 cents higher than on this date a year ago.
In Kahului, the average price is $3.80, which is up one cent compared to last week, five cents higher than last month, and 35 cents higher than on this date a year ago. Lihue’s average price for regular is $3.99, which is up three cents from last week, nine cents higher than last month and 49 cents higher than a year ago today.
“Price increases continued the same momentum higher as last week, reflecting an increase in demand and reduced global inventories,” 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. May 6:
