Thankfully, Honolulu gas prices are down
Drivers in Honolulu have a reason to give thanks.
The average price of gas on Oahu has dropped below $4 a gallon for regular.
The AAA Daily Fuel Gauge report estimates the average price of gas was $3.996 Thursday, about a penny less than Wednesday and about the same as year ago today. The price has dropped almost 35 cents from last month.
Statewide, the average price per regular gallon is about $4.08 cents. Gas has dropped about 54 cents since April 11, when a record price of $4.618 cents was recorded. Gas prices have been above $4 a gallon in Honolulu since February.
"This Thanksgiving week we’ve experienced more price drops at the retail pump, which help the budgets of locals and holiday travelers," said AAA Hawaii Branch Supervisor Cynthia Hall. "Honolulu is a dime less a gallon than last week, and our state average is a nickel less than last year, which is also good news for everyone, too."
The national average Thursday is $3.43, down about 44 cents from mid-September although still about 9 cents higher than a year earlier. Gas started the year at $3.28 a gallon. AAA says it should be between $3.10 and $3.30 when 2012 ends.
NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
Apply for vacant county positions
The Maui County mayor’s office will accept applications from Dec. 1 to 31 to fill anticipated vacancies on boards and commissions due to term expirations in 2013.
The positions are appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the County Council.
People interested in serving on a board or commission can find applications online at www.mauicounty.gov. Applications are also available at the mayor’s office on the ninth floor of the County Building or at public libraries.
Applications must be mailed by Dec. 31 to Mayor Alan Arakawa, County of Maui, 200 S. High St., 9th Floor, Wailuku, HI 96793; or faxed to 270-7870.
