According to the AAA Hawaiʻi Weekend Gas Watch, gas prices in Hawaiʻi have risen slightly in most areas over the past week. The statewide average for regular unleaded gas is now $4.60 per gallon. This reflects a one-cent increase from last week, but it is 18 cents lower than the price a year ago. In contrast, the national average gas price stands at $3.19, down two cents from last week.
In Kahului, the average price remains at $4.63, unchanged from last week and 18 cents lower than a year ago. Honolulu’s average price for regular unleaded gas is $4.48, which is one cent higher than last week and 17 cents lower than last year. In Hilo, the average gas price is $4.79, an increase of two cents from last week but 14 cents lower than a year ago. Līhuʻe reports an average regular price of $5.22, also one cent higher than last week and five cents lower than last year.
Liane Sumida, general manager of AAA Hawaiʻi, stated, “The Hawaiʻi statewide gas price average has stayed below $4.70 a gallon since June, and is currently six cents lower than the statewide California average price.”
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