As New Year’s Day approaches, Hawaii gas prices remained stable over the past week, according to the AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch. Today’s statewide average price is $3.29, unchanged from last Thursday, five cents higher than a month ago and 32 cents more than a year ago, according to GasPrices.AAA.com.
In Honolulu, today’s average price for regular is $3.12, unchanged since last Thursday, four cents higher than a month ago and 28 cents higher than last year at this time. The Hilo average price is $3.29, which is up three cents from last Thursday, six cents more than on this date last month and 40 cents higher than on this date a year ago. Wailuku’s average is $3.76, the same price as last Thursday, 10 cents higher than a month ago and 34 cents higher than on this date a year ago.
“According to the Energy Information Administration’s latest report for the region, gasoline inventories hit a new milestone: a 10-month high at 31 million barrels,” said AAA Hawaii General Manager Liane Sumida. “The figure is 2.6 million barrels above the inventory level at this time last year – meaning gas prices should continue to remain stable heading into 2018.”
Motorists can download the free AAA Mobile app to virtually shop around the for the lowest gas price near them while planning their trips. The AAA Mobile app also can be used by AAA members to map a trip, find discounts, book a AAA-rated hotel and access AAA roadside assistance. AAA Hawaii reminds drivers that AAA continues to help travelers and the public with fuel information on GasPrices.AAA.com.
Prices as of 8 a.m. Dec. 28:
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One Week Change |
Record Price |
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Honolulu |
$3.12 |
No Change |
$4.48 (5/8/2011) |
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Hilo |
$3.29 |
+3 cents |
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$4.76 (4/22/2012) |
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Wailuku |
$3.76 |
No Change |
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$4.98 (5/9/2011) |
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AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch is a weekly snapshot of gas prices. Price comparisons are offered as a community service. Prices are derived from fleet vehicle credit card transactions at more than 120,000 stations around the country. Prices shown are combined averages updated three times daily.