Hilo, HI
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LiveUpdated Jun 30Gas prices near 96720
Hilo, HI · HI average $5.79/gal
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Big Island Energy
CheapestCheapest nearby50 Kukila Street
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Hilo, HI · 96720
- Cheapest
- $5.28/gal
- Area avg
- $5.79/gal
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Gas prices in Hilo, HI 96720 reflect the island's remote location and fuel import costs, typically running higher than mainland prices. Like all Hawaiian communities, Hilo residents depend on shipped petroleum supplies, which drives up per-gallon costs year-round. Prices update regularly across local stations, so checking current rates before filling up helps you find the best deal in the area.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 96720
- 1. Big Island Energy at 50 Kukila Street offers regular at $5.28/gal (2.9 mi away).
- 2. Safeway at 381 Makaala St offers regular at $5.36/gal (3.0 mi away).
- 3. Hele at 434 Kamehameha Ave offers regular at $5.46/gal (2.0 mi away).
- 4. Hele at 511 W Kawailani St offers regular at $5.49/gal (2.2 mi away).
- 5. Aloha at 761 Kekuanaoa St offers regular at $5.53/gal (2.3 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Hilo
1. Use warehouse clubs
Costco and Sam’s Club typically price 15-25 cents per gallon below nearby stations. Membership pays for itself within a few fill-ups.
2. Fill up early in the week
Stations often raise prices Thursday for weekend demand. Fill up Monday through Wednesday to avoid the lift.
3. Keep tires properly inflated
Properly inflated tires improve fuel economy by up to 3 percent at current prices. Check pressure once a month.
4. Check back tomorrow
Prices can shift 10-20 cents overnight during volatile markets. A quick check before you leave home avoids paying yesterday’s spike.
5. Pay cash at split-pricing stations
Stations with cash and credit split pricing typically save an average of 10 cents per gallon when you pay cash.
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About gas prices in Hawaii
Hawaii imports nearly all of its gasoline by ocean tanker from refineries in Asia, California, and the Pacific Northwest, which is why pump prices are consistently the highest in the nation. The state gas tax is around 16 cents per gallon, plus a 4-cent county tax in most jurisdictions and a 4 percent General Excise Tax. Honolulu and Hilo can see 20 to 40 cents per gallon differences between neighborhoods due to truck delivery costs to remote islands and rural areas. Costco in Honolulu typically posts the lowest prices in the state, with Aloha Petroleum and 7-Eleven dominating most non-Costco retail across Honolulu and Hilo. Maui and Kauai usually run 10 to 30 cents above Oahu prices.