Hawaii gas prices experienced a mix of small price declines and increases again throughout the islands over the past week, according to the AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch. Today’s statewide average price is $3.78 a gallon, which is the same price as last Thursday, four cents higher than a month ago and 73 cents more than a year ago, according to GasPrices.AAA.com.
In Honolulu, today’s average price for regular is $3.62, which is one cent lower than last Thursday, four cents higher than on this date a month ago and 73 cents higher than last year at this time. The Hilo average price is $3.83, which is one cent lower than last Thursday, five cents more than on this date last month and 80 cents higher than on this date a year ago.
In Kahului the average price is $4.12, which is two cents higher than last Thursday, four cents higher than on this date last month and 64 cents higher than on this date a year ago. Lihue’s average price for regular is $3.95, which is one cent higher than last Thursday, eight cents higher than on this date last month and 65 cents more than a year ago. Wailuku’s average is $4.12, which is up two cents since last Thursday, four cents higher than a month ago and 64 cents higher than on this date a year ago.
“Gas price averages in the majority of the western United States declined over the past week, with Arizona (-3 cents) leading the way and with Hawaii’s state average resting at $3.78 a gallon,” said Liane Sumida, AAA Hawaii general manager. “Honolulu and Hilo had slight price declines while other areas had small price increases,” she added.
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 26:
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One Week Change |
Record Price |
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Honolulu |
$3.62 |
-1 cent |
$4.48 (5/8/2011) |
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Hilo |
$3.83 |
-1 cent |
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$4.76 (4/22/2012) |
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Kahului |
$4.12 |
+2 cents |
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$4.87 (4/10/2012) |
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Lihue |
$3.95 |
+1 cent |
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$4.98 (5/7/2011) |
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Wailuku |
$4.12 |
+2 cents |
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$4.98 (5/9/2011) |
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