LIHU‘E — Gas prices continue to climb and, according to the AAA Hawai‘i Weekend Gas Watch, it gained 2 to 6 cents per gallon throughout the islands from a week ago. As of Friday, the average price in Honolulu was
LIHU‘E — Gas prices continue to climb and, according to the AAA Hawai‘i Weekend Gas Watch, it gained 2 to 6 cents per gallon throughout the islands from a week ago.
As of Friday, the average price in Honolulu was $2.37 for unleaded, two cents more than last week’s price, 10 cents higher than last month, and $1.03 lower than this time last year. The average price in Hilo is $2.56 per gallon, up six cents from last week, 11 cents from last month, but $1 lower than this time last year. Wailuku’s average price was $2.61 per gallon, five cents more than last week, 12 cents more than last month, and $1.28 lower than last year.
“For the third consecutive week, prices increased while Mainland prices have shown mixed results — some states increased by a penny or two and others fell by the same amount,” said AAA Hawai‘i Regional Manager Richard Velazquez in a written statement. “AAA Hawai‘i advises motorists to use a safe and smooth driving style as this will be the most beneficial way to save fuel on an ongoing basis.”
While AAA Hawai‘i did not include statistics for Kaua‘i, please see chart below for the latest updates on average gas prices around the island as well as the cost per barrel of oil.
Gas prices climb, barrel prices fall
This week: $2.55/gal. $34.48/barrel
Last week: $2.53/gal. $30.58/barrel
Feb. 13: $2.50/gal. $32.82/barrel
Feb. 6: $2.47/gal. $36.01/barrel
Jan. 30: $2.46/gal. $37.30/barrel
Jan. 23: $2.45/gal $39.75/barrel
