AAA Hawaii: Gas Prices Inch Down A Little More

Gas prices in most parts of the state moved down slightly again the past week, according to the AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch. Today’s statewide average price is $3.07, which is down two cents from last  Thursday, three cents lower than a month ago, and 52 cents higher than on this date a year ago, according to GasPrices.AAA.com 

In Honolulu, today’s average price is $2.94, which is one cent less than last Thursday, three cents less than on this date last month and 61 cents higher than last year.  The Hilo average price is $3.03, which is three cents less than last Thursday, which is two cents lower than on this date last month and 50 cents higher than on this date a year ago.  Wailuku’s average is $3.51, unchanged since last Thursday, the same price on this date last month and 41 cents above this date a year ago.

“California and Hawaii are now the only two states with an average price at or above $3 a gallon,” said AAA Hawaii General Manager Liane Sumida.  “The nation’s most expensive markets are: Hawaii ($3.07), California ($3.00), Washington, ($2.82), Alaska ($2.80) and Nevada ($2.62),” she added.

Motorists can find current prices along their route with the free AAA Mobile app for iPhone, iPad and Android, available at AAA.com/mobile. The 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. March 9:

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 of last card swipe of previous day.