Hawaii gas price averages rose again throughout the islands this past week, according to the AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch. The $4.14 state average is three cents more than last Thursday, eight cents more than last month and 26 cents less than on this day last year.
Honolulu’s average price is $4.06 a gallon for regular unleaded – three cents more than last week, 12 cents more than last month and 25 cents less than a year ago. In Hilo, the average gas price is $4.09 per gallon, seven cents more than last week, 10 cents more than last month and 28 cents less than this time a year ago. Wailuku’s average is $4.30 a gallon, two cents more than last Thursday, six cents more than last month and 26 cents less on this day last year.
“Average fuel prices around the country increased again by about two to five cents more a gallon from the previous week and current prices are: Alaska at $3.83 a gallon for unleaded, and California at $3.94. South Carolina is enjoying low fuel prices at $3.19 a gallon,” said AAA Hawaii General Manager Liane Sumida.
The average price of a gallon of gasoline as of March 13:
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One Week Change |
Record Price |
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Honolulu |
$4.06 |
+3 cents |
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$4.48 (5/8/2011) |
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Hilo |
$4.09 |
+7 cents |
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$4.76 (4/22/2012) |
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Wailuku |
$4.30 |
+2 cents |
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$4.98 (5/9/2011) |
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