It's a gas... price increase, that is.

[LikaNui]

Prices are going up again. 87 octane is now $3.05 here on the windward side of O`ahu.
Where do you live, and what's it cost there?

:(

[Miulang]

Prices are going up again. 87 octane is now $3.05 here on the windward side of O`ahu.
Where do you live, and what's it cost there?

:(
Don't complain too much...the prices in Skidaddle are anywhere between $3.13-3.18/gallon. And two weeks ago, it was $3.23 on Maui.:mad:

Miulang

[blueyecicle]

3.10 Reg unleaded right now in Eugene Oregon.
Was 2.98 last week.

[timkona]

Over 3.20 everywhere in South Kona.

But who really cares?? I'm gettin 40+ mpg.....Isn't EVERYBODY getting good mileage by now?? It's been 4 years of war, and you are trying to tell me that some folks still drive guzzlers??

I thought the only people left driving gas guzzlers and smoky old clunkers were either terrorists, or people who like terrorism?? My favorite hypocrites are SUV's with all the stickers on the back about enviro-this and peacenik-that, and "support the troops"........those folks are too funny.

[Leo Lakio]

I can't really assess my mileage --- well, okay, I can, but it's an inaccurate measurement of my lifestyle. I have a perfectly-functioning, well-maintained smaller four-cylinder car that I bought brand new in 1994, and has under 60,000 miles on it at present. Do the math.

Rising and shifting gas prices are not a major concern for me, as I spend (on average) $20-25/month on gasoline. I walk - a lot - and when I don't walk, I often take a bus.

There's more to the story than just what you choose to drive - it's your driving habits overall. And those are affected by where you live and where you work; I've made choices in those two areas that allow me to drive as little as possible.

[LikaNui]

I'm gettin 40+ mpg.....Isn't EVERYBODY getting good mileage by now?? If you saw my thread about "LikaNui's New Ride" a couple of weeks ago, you know I'm geting 65mpg on this:

[SusieMisajon]

You guys don't know when the going's good...I pay almost $8.00 a gallon.

[tutusue]

[...]Isn't EVERYBODY getting good mileage by now?? It's been 4 years of war, and you are trying to tell me that some folks still drive guzzlers??

I thought the only people left driving gas guzzlers and smoky old clunkers were either terrorists, or people who like terrorism?? My favorite hypocrites are SUV's with all the stickers on the back about enviro-this and peacenik-that, and "support the troops"........those folks are too funny.
I never own a car newer than 10 years old so I guess I'm pro-terrorist 'cuz I'm not one in reality. I guess in 10 years I'll catch up. No SUV, tho', but I do have a sticker on the back that reads...Makaha.

Oh, at Lex Brodie's...$3.25/gal. for premium. Yes, I use premium. So, flame me! :D

[tikiyaki]

Prices are going up again. 87 octane is now $3.05 here on the windward side of O`ahu.
Where do you live, and what's it cost there?

:(

WHAAATTTTT?????

87 is almost $3.40 here in LA...How is it that gas is cheaper in hawaii than Cali? That never happens. Damn....is the cost of living in LA getting more than Hawaii ?

[Jake's Ohana]

I went to purchase some gas in the city of the Old Lady in PASADENA, and it was deceiving. I approached the pump and it read $3.54 per gallon. I glanced over to the sign on the front/corner of the station at it read $3.44. As I glanced upward I noticed that the side I was on said FULL service. :eek: The lane that I was in was the only Full service lane and which no service attendant bothered to come out. Pretty tricky. I was in dire need of some petro, so I turned and swallowed while I filled the tank.

Later that evening, I gased my wife's van and it ran $3.11. Thank goodness for Costco gas. :D

[blueyecicle]

WHAAATTTTT?????

87 is almost $3.40 here in LA...How is it that gas is cheaper in hawaii than Cali? That never happens. Damn....is the cost of living in LA getting more than Hawaii ?

Last year 4 times the cost of gas was higher in Oregon than Hawaii.

[Ms_Aloha_Nui]

I was in Wahiawa this past weekend and saw that the gas was $2.88/87 octane....I decided to wait till I got to Costco Waipio and put gas there - thinking it was going to be cheaper....well, lo & behold! Gas was $2.89/87 octane at Costco....my 16 year old son laughed at me and my 'pake' thinking....It's $3.00/87 octane at Lex Brodie on Queen Street this a.m.....I was in Hana, Maui last year October and it was already $2.89....so I appreciate what we have here.....



My hearts in Makaalae!

[Vanguard]

East coast is $2.99-$3.01

[joshuatree]

I was in Wahiawa this past weekend and saw that the gas was $2.88/87 octane....I decided to wait till I got to Costco Waipio and put gas there - thinking it was going to be cheaper....well, lo & behold! Gas was $2.89/87 octane at Costco....my 16 year old son laughed at me and my 'pake' thinking....It's $3.00/87 octane at Lex Brodie on Queen Street this a.m.....I was in Hana, Maui last year October and it was already $2.89....so I appreciate what we have here.....



My hearts in Makaalae!

What's 'pake' thinking?

[Ms_Aloha_Nui]

E kala mai....'pake' is a local slang for Chinese (who tend to be more thirfty and frugal.....)

[joshuatree]

E kala mai....'pake' is a local slang for Chinese (who tend to be more thirfty and frugal.....)

Is that the nicer definition because doesn't it also infer cheap and stingy? :D

[Da Rolling Eye]

Wahiawa, last I saw still ranged from $2.87 to $3.01 for the cheapest places. I use less than a gallon per week cause I'm still riding that little scooter I started a thread on awhile back and nay sayers said it'd kill me. :p

This is being "pake". I actually ran out of gas.....twice, and had to walk the dang thang to the nearest gas station. Both times, over a mile with at least one hill. :( Not bad, though. The little bugger will run almost 2 weeks on just over a gallon of gas. I just pushed my luck a bit too far. :o

[Ms_Aloha_Nui]

That is definitley PAKE!

[mel]

Was $3.02 a gallon at Lex Brodie's today to fill up my Toyota Corolla. $25! Ouch. Not too long ago the same car filled for under $20.

[craigwatanabe]

$3.17 here in Hilo except for one lone service station that seems to have forgotten any increase cuz as of tonight it's still at $3.07

[tikiyaki]

You guys are killing me....I'm looking at $3.45 here. Never thought I'd see the day when gas is cheaper in Hawaii than in LA.

I really think LA is going the way of San Francisco in terms of cost of living. Seriousy, things have gotten REALLY expensive here in the past year or so. :mad:

[adrian]

$2.87 for me when I filled up today. Luckily I don't drive that much, or else I'd be spending more than $30 every 10 days or so.

[memorylane]

Oklahoma.......2.59-2.62 currently........it'll rise before the summer driving anticipation if not before as it always does, friggin gouging......:mad:

[blueyecicle]

You guys are killing me! 3.30-3.33 here. 3.15 minimum price!

[tikiyaki]

May be time to start thinkin about movin to Hawaii (as if I haven't been thinkin about it already :rolleyes: )

If SoCal cost of living keeps up the way it has been, Hawaii will soon be a cheaper alternative.

[sinjin]

May be time to start thinkin about movin to Hawaii (as if I haven't been thinkin about it already :rolleyes: )

If SoCal cost of living keeps up the way it has been, Hawaii will soon be a cheaper alternative.If I could just figure a way not to take a 30% hit in salary I'd be thinkin' to move myself. You're right though, the quality of life for workin' stiffs in SoCal is diminishing steadily.

[pzarquon]

Filled up this morning at Costco Waipio. $2.99 a gallon! I've heard from folks on the Mainland where it's more expensive, though, so I'm not howling too loud.

[tikiyaki]

If I could just figure a way not to take a 30% hit in salary I'd be thinkin' to move myself. You're right though, the quality of life for workin' stiffs in SoCal is diminishing steadily.

Maybe we need another earthq.... I dare not say the word.... to straighten things out again. I moved here in 95', just after the last one, and things were CHEAP....now, it's definitely getting rediculous. Since the real estate boom, it's just getting worse and worse. Restaurants raising their prices...there's no more cheap eats anywhere.... everything else follows the gas prices, which seems to be the excuse for the inflation here....insane.

Well....I wanna move to Hawaii anyways, so......

[Palama Kid]

Filled up this morning at Costco Waipio. $2.99 a gallon! I've heard from folks on the Mainland where it's more expensive, though, so I'm not howling too loud.
No keeding !!! I'm not looking forward to gasoline sticker shock when I go home.

I've taken pitchas of gas prices here & sent them to Bay Area friends, just so they know: when it comes to gas prices, Hawaii no ka oi . . . for now.

[greentara]

You guys are killing me....I'm looking at $3.45 here. Never thought I'd see the day when gas is cheaper in Hawaii than in LA.

I really think LA is going the way of San Francisco in terms of cost of living. Seriousy, things have gotten REALLY expensive here in the past year or so. :mad:

Gas in SF $3.70 at most stations. I did lot's of research on cost of living before I decided to move to Kaua'i and it's cheaper than SF. Rent is also cheaper and food if you shop at the farmer's market cheaper and better. The only thing I'll miss about the City is Trader Joes. My daughter and friends live in the OC and cost of living is like SF.

[Miulang]

Industry analysts are predicting $4/gallon gasoline (http://money.cnn.com/2007/04/26/news/economy/gas_prices/index.htm?postversion=2007042605)in some parts of the country (HI included) by this summer. The next step will come gas rationing if demand continues to outstrip supply.

Miulang

[Ms_Aloha_Nui]

I'll be visiting Maui - both Kahului and Hana so I'll be sure to keep my eyes peeled while I'm there....Taro Festival is happening in Hana, at the Hana Ballfield, this weekend....come on over!

[Miulang]

I'll be visiting Maui - both Kahului and Hana so I'll be sure to keep my eyes peeled while I'm there....Taro Festival is happening in Hana, at the Hana Ballfield, this weekend....come on over!
Hope they don't get rained out this year.:o

Miulang

[Bard]

Industry analysts are predicting $4/gallon gasoline (http://money.cnn.com/2007/04/26/news/economy/gas_prices/index.htm?postversion=2007042605)in some parts of the country (HI included) by this summer. The next step will come gas rationing if demand continues to outstrip supply.

The only real surprise to me is that it took this long. What with all the hurricanes tearing up refineries, more gas guzzlers on the roads than ever, and many analysts figuring we've now passed the peak oil point. Like global warming, that last factor isn't one most people are going to feel for quite a while, but its effects will be more and more pronounced over time. Only way we can mitigate it is to get off our gas kick -- other fuel sources and more conservation. There's quite a bit of slack in the supply if people would quit consuming it like there's no tomorrow, so I have some hope at least that it won't cause a complete catastrophe. I feel bad for all the people who have been pushed into a situation where they have little choice though. :( Low gas consumption is often a luxury ability these days with our sprawling cities.

[Sharks Cove Wahine]

Washington State is over $3.00 at Costco and has been for ever it seems. I think it was $3.17 last time we went, but since my husband 'gets' to do the gassing up I am not 100% sure. ;)

We don't gas up all that often since we live very close to work, daycare, the park and grocery store. If the weather here was better we could do more walking and bike riding to and from places.

[joshuatree]

Industry analysts are predicting $4/gallon gasoline (http://money.cnn.com/2007/04/26/news/economy/gas_prices/index.htm?postversion=2007042605)in some parts of the country (HI included) by this summer. The next step will come gas rationing if demand continues to outstrip supply.

Miulang

Uh...I didn't see gas rationing in the article? I hope not, I rather see the next step as $5 a gallon, then $6, etc. I choose to drive a frugal car, don't penalize my mobility with rationing. :p

[Pomai]

I just filled up yesterday afternoon at Aina Haina 76 @ $3.09 regular unleaded/gallon. There went today's lunch money. :eek:

[Miulang]

The only real surprise to me is that it took this long. What with all the hurricanes tearing up refineries, more gas guzzlers on the roads than ever, and many analysts figuring we've now passed the peak oil point. Like global warming, that last factor isn't one most people are going to feel for quite a while, but its effects will be more and more pronounced over time. Only way we can mitigate it is to get off our gas kick -- other fuel sources and more conservation. There's quite a bit of slack in the supply if people would quit consuming it like there's no tomorrow, so I have some hope at least that it won't cause a complete catastrophe. I feel bad for all the people who have been pushed into a situation where they have little choice though. :( Low gas consumption is often a luxury ability these days with our sprawling cities.

There's another factor in the equation...we haven't built any refineries since the 1970s, in part due to the environmentalists and their NIMBY attitudes and also the petroleum industy's penchant for wanting to maximize their profits by limiting the supply of refined petroleum products. Also, there is no national standard for gasoline formulation. I heard that the few refineries that are operational need to shut down and reconfigure/flush their systems for each of the 18+ grades of fuel that we demand in this country. One way to keep supplies more constant (and probably stabilize prices too) is to reduce the number of types of fuel that have to be manufactured. Maybe use the California standards nationwide, since they are the most stringent. Every time a plant gets taken offline for maintenance, that's also when the retail price of gasoline increases. State and federal taxes also contribute a big chunk to the price of a gallon of gas.

Miulang

[Ms_Aloha_Nui]

I filled up at a Tesoro on Wednesday - it was $2.97, this morning it was $3.03...wow!

[LikaNui]

Kaneohe Shell is up to $3.12 as of today. Mahalo still a nickel cheaper.

:(

[Bard]

There's another factor in the equation...we haven't built any refineries since the 1970s, in part due to the environmentalists and their NIMBY attitudes and also the petroleum industy's penchant for wanting to maximize their profits by limiting the supply of refined petroleum products.

Maybe it's the tin-foil-hatter in me, but I just don't buy the NIMBY argument about the refineries. Obviously with oil less than $70 a barrel, it's not the supply limit that's causing troubles right now, so the problem must be in the refining or transportation part of the equation (if there is a problem, and not just price collusion). With the oil companies making in the billions of dollars of profit each year, I can't believe that in the last 30 years they couldn't afford to find themselves a nice piece of land out in the middle of nowhere and build a few extra refineries. Gonna add some costs to their operations to have to truck the crude oil up there, and truck the gasoline out, but they could be making that much more money off the improved volume.

(Not that I want them to build it in my back yard.. *cough* :))

Unless they're just happy with their billions of profits as-is, and want to coast on down through the oil shortages that will undoubtedly happen in the next few decades. :confused: Heard that theory once too.

[Miulang]

Related to my comment about how taxes (state and fed) also have a major impact on how much you pay for a gallon of gas, this table (http://www.energy.ca.gov/gasoline/statistics/gas_taxes_by_state_2002.html)(from 2002) gives you a comparison of taxes between the states.

Hawai'i consumers paid almost 54 cents/gallon in taxes for their gas. What did the tax revenues buy?

Miulang

[joshuatree]

Maybe use the California standards nationwide, since they are the most stringent. Every time a plant gets taken offline for maintenance, that's also when the retail price of gasoline increases. State and federal taxes also contribute a big chunk to the price of a gallon of gas.

Good luck on getting other states to agree to that. Gas is cheaper in other states because of the less stringent standards. I know you can find 85 octane in Colorado, though that might be attributed to higher elevation. But it shows you the diversity of fuel grades in ONE country.

[oggboy]

Come on down to the Hana Taro festival. Plenty good food containing the staple TARO. If you cannot make it Saturday, then come on down Sunday for the taro breakfast......E KO MO MAI!!!!!!!!:)
OGGBOY

[adrian]

*checks honolulugasprices.com* *jaw drops*

I seen Tesoro @ 3.09 tonight, but the highest on the website was $3.25.

(and that's the website where I check in my area, but I usually go to either Aloha or Tesoro since it makes my car run good)

[Miulang]

*checks honolulugasprices.com* *jaw drops*

I seen Tesoro @ 3.09 tonight, but the highest on the website was $3.25.

(and that's the website where I check in my area, but I usually go to either Aloha or Tesoro since it makes my car run good)
Hawai'i gas prices are still cheaper than up here. The prices for regular went from $3.19 to $3.34 in the space of about 4 days (where it is right now). And it's not even Memorial Day weekend yet, when prices historically leap dramatically. Guess we won't be taking our annual 300-400 mile driving vacation this year but will have to find other ways to get around (maybe we'll take the train down to Portland or up to Vancouver, BC or the Ferry over to Victoria instead).

Miulang

[oggboy]

Gas prices in Kahului areas now @ $3.55 a gal. Creeping up to the $4.00 mark. I no be surprise within the next couple months.:confused:

[Ms_Aloha_Nui]

OGGBOY - the Taro Festival was awesome! I've been going for some years now and it was so nice to see Aunty Tweetie and Uncle John Lind there again....but you are right about the gas - the pre-pay (you pay it when you rent the car) was $3.30 and I saw the gas in Hana beyond $4....The ua held up till the late afternoon and even then it was just a little sprinkle...the food was ono, as was the entertainment...nice to see Boom and the gang again....

[Pomai]

FYI - If you're a First Hawaiian Bank customer, use your FHB debit or credit card at Aloha Gas Station (http://www.alohagas.com) and receive 5 cents off per gallon instantly (http://www.fhb.com/promo-alohagas.htm). Good deal.

I haven't tried it yet, but will soon and verify the discount on my receipt.

[Honoruru]

FYI - If you're a First Hawaiian Bank customer, use your FHB debit or credit card at Aloha Gas Station (http://www.alohagas.com) and receive 5 cents off per gallon instantly (http://www.fhb.com/promo-alohagas.htm). Good deal.

You gotta be kidding me! Is this a new thing?

I've been a FHB customer for years and I never heard about this. Of course, it might be because I have a tendency to throw away all the promotional materials that comes with my billing statement. :p

[acousticlady]

OGGBOY - the Taro Festival was awesome! I've been going for some years now and it was so nice to see Aunty Tweetie and Uncle John Lind there again....

Off topic, but...... you know Uncle John Lind???? I had his nephew as a student a few years back! Was supposed to contact him and say hi!

[Pomai]

You gotta be kidding me! Is this a new thing?

I've been a FHB customer for years and I never heard about this. Of course, it might be because I have a tendency to throw away all the promotional materials that comes with my billing statement. :pThe fine print:

* Offer valid with a First Hawaiian Bank MasterCard Credit Card or CheckCard as method of payment. Offer valid May 1, 2007 through August 31, 2007. May not be combined with any other promotion. Offer good at participating locations. Offer not redeemable for cash. Certain restrictions apply.

I'll gas up at Aloha today and see if it truly reflects the discount. Whatever. It's currently somewhat over $3.00/gallon, so 5 cents is practically a "manini" figure. Still, every cent saved counts.

[oggboy]

Yep, gas in Kahului already at 3.65@gal..... Oh Ms. Aloha Nui, Glad you had a good time at the Hana Taro Festival. Nice to get away from Central Maui and enjoy the day in Hana with the Ohana even though gotta pay up the okole fo gas:D Oh Well, main thing we all go fo unwhine.:)

[blueyecicle]

We paid 3.69 in California BUT only 2.99 in Arizona! It only goes down from here woohoo!

[ChicagoGuy75]

Now before I start, there is a big difference between suburbs and downtown Chicago. By my work, I paid $3.59 for medium grade between suburbs and the city). I am sure downtown Chicago is past the $3.90 mark. By my house it's around $3.39.

Just to give an idea of what a 25 miles difference from suburbs to Chicago with different taxes, Cigerettes -> My house $3.29 to Chicago -. $7.00 (there's some weird cigerette City / County tax between where I live to the city).

[Leo Lakio]

First time in my life that I've spent more than $25 to fill up my car occurred this past weekend. $33 total, at $3.59/gallon. Normal use, however, that should last me a month.

I've seen it as high at $3.89 in Seattle recently - we still have some of the highest prices in the country at present. Maybe the gas companies realized "hey, there's a lot of Hawai`i expats in the Seattle area - they're USED to excessive prices!":p

[pzarquon]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/206/511175579_2b6cae4cbc_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hawaii/511175579/)

Price at Costco Waipio this morning, $3.279. Overall average for Hawaii, $3.403 (per AAA (http://www.fuelgaugereport.com/)). Current national average, $3.221. Highest state average is Illinois at $3.498.

[blueyecicle]

2.89 here n Virginia...not bad considering we paid so much everywhere else. This is the cheapest I have seen lately.

[Ms_Aloha_Nui]

Wahiawa - Monday - $3.25

[oggboy]

Kahului Minit Stop Monday, reg. gas @ $3.75 I figure in 2 months 4 bucks:confused: Oh well who ya gonna call, Gas-Busters???:)

[LikaNui]

Wahiawa - Monday - $3.25 Kaneohe - today - the same.

$3.75 I figure in 2 months 4 bucks:confused: Oh well who ya gonna call, Gas-Busters???:) Do what I did -- call your nearest motorcycle dealer. Mine gets 65mpg.

:p