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AAA Hawaii: Gas Prices Inch Up Again

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Hawaii pump prices increased throughout the islands during the last week, according to the AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch. Today’s statewide average price is $3.04, which is two cents higher than last Thursday, 13 cents higher than a month ago, and 36 cents higher than on this date a year ago, according to GasPrices.AAA.com 

 

In Honolulu, today’s average price is $2.93, which is three cents higher than last Thursday, 13 cents more than on this date last month and 39 cents higher than last year.  The Hilo average price is $2.99, which is seven cents higher than last Thursday, 13 cents higher than on this date last month and 47 cents higher than on this date a year ago.  Wailuku’s average is $3.43, which is one cent higher than last Thursday, six cents higher than on this date last month and 27 cents above this date a year ago.

 

“Spurred by higher oil prices, states in the western region of the country continue to post some of the nation’s highest averages at the pump: Hawaii, $3.04, California, $2.81, Alaska, $2.77, Washington, $2.74, and Oregon, $2.56,” said AAA Hawaii General Manager Liane Sumida.  “Motorists should continue to shop around for the best price, consolidate errands and keep the passenger compartment and trunk free of excess items. But they should keep their spare tire in the event of a flat.”

 

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. Jan. 12:

 

 Area                   

Regular   

One Week Change    

Record Price

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Honolulu

$2.93

+3 cents

 

 $4.48   (5/8/2011)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hilo

$2.99

+7 cents

 

 $4.76   (4/22/2012)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wailuku

$3.43

+1 cent

 

 $4.98   (5/9/2011)

 

 

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. 

 

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