Gas prices changed just slightly in most areas of the islands in the past week, according to the AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch. Today’s statewide average price is $3.35 a gallon, which is two cents higher than last Thursday, eight cents higher than a month ago and 16 cents less than a year ago, according to GasPrices.AAA.com.
In Honolulu, today’s average price for regular is $3.20, which is a penny higher than last Thursday, nine cents higher than on this date a month ago and 16 cents lower than on this date last year. The Hilo average price is $3.46, which is down one cent from last Thursday, 11 cents more than on this date last month and eight cents lower than on this date a year ago.
In Kahului, the average price is $3.60, which is one cent higher than last Thursday, five cents higher than on this date last month and 34 cents lower than on this date a year ago. Lihue’s average price for regular is $3.52, which is the same as last Thursday, four cents higher than on this date last month and nine cents lower than a year ago today. Wailuku’s average is $3.60, which is one cent higher than last Thursday, five cents higher than on this date a month ago and 34 cents lower than on this date a year ago.
“2019 has been a remarkably stable year for Hawaii gas prices so far,” said Liane Sumida, AAA Hawaii general manager. “The state average has remained within a range between $3.25 and $3.37 a gallon since Jan. 1.”
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. March 14:
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One Week Change |
Record Price |
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Honolulu |
$3.20 |
+1 cent |
$4.48 (5/8/2011) |
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Hilo |
$3.46 |
-1 cent |
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$4.76 (4/22/2012) |
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Kahului |
$3.60 |
+1 cent |
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$4.87 (4/10/2012) |
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Lihue |
$3.53 |
No change |
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$4.98 (5/7/2011) |
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Wailuku |
$3.60 |
+1 cent |
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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.