Gas prices dropped throughout the state in the last week going into a time of year that typically brings lower fuel demand, according to the AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch. The Hawaii state average for regular unleaded is $4.28 per gallon, two cents less than last week, four cents less than last month and 13 cents less than on this day last year.
Honolulu’s average price dropped to $4.17 a gallon for regular unleaded – two cents less than last week, six cents less than last month and 20 cents less than a year ago. In Hilo, the average gas price is $4.26 per gallon, three cents lower than last week, also the same price as last month and 12 cents less than this time a year ago. Wailuku’s average is $4.49 a gallon, four cents lower than last week, six cents below last month and two cents more than the price last year.
The average price of a gallon of gasoline as of Sept. 26:
Area |
Regular |
One Week Change |
Record Price |
Honolulu |
$4.17 |
-2 cents |
$4.48 (5/8/2011) |
Hilo |
$4.26 |
-3 cents |
$4.76 (4/22/2012) |
Wailuku |
$4.49 |
-4 cents |
$4.98 (5/9/2011) |
AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch is a weekly snapshot of gas prices. Price comparisons are offered as a service. Prices are derived from fleet vehicle credit card transactions at more than 100,000 stations around the country. Prices shown are combined averages of last card swipe of previous day.