Gas Prices Slide Down

Gas prices declined throughout Hawaii over the past week according to the AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch. Today’s statewide average price is $2.81, two cents less since last Thursday, six cents higher than a month ago, and 52 cents lower than a year ago, according to GasPrices.AAA.com

In Honolulu, today’s average price is $2.62, which is one cent less since last Thursday, eight cents more than last month and 62 cents lower than last year.  The Hilo average price is $2.86, two cents lower than last Thursday, two cents higher than last month and 46 cents lower than on this date a year ago.  Wailuku’s average is $3.26, three cents less since last Thursday, six cents more than last month and 19 cents less than on this date a year ago.

“Gas prices on the West Coast remain the highest in the country.  Fortunately for consumers, West Coast prices are much less than a year ago,” according to AAA Hawaii General Manager Liane Sumida.  “Drivers in Hawaii are saving 52 cents per gallon per average than on this date a year ago.  Drivers can conserve gas by keeping their vehicles free of extra items that drag on fuel economy, shopping for the best price and consolidating errands.”

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 hotel and access AAA roadside assistance. AAA Hawaii reminds drivers that AAA continues to help travelers and the public with fuel information on the redesigned and renamed GasPrices.AAA.com.

Prices as of 8 a.m. July 21:

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.