By Corinne Impey
6/10/2008 3:07:26 PM
The Molokai Times
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As gas prices around Hawaii continue to increase, Molokai consumers keep filling their tanks.
According to AAA, the highest gas price in the United States as of last Friday morning was $4.49 in Wailuku. The lowest was reported in Oklahoma at $3.80.
Despite these recorded prices, gas on Molokai is costing consumers $4.59 as of Sunday.
Molokai gas stations are not participating in the AAA program that records gas prices in the U.S. However, by comparing the numbers, it is clear that Molokai has one of the highest, if not the highest gas price in the United States.
Despite this high cost for gas, managers at Rawlins Chevron and Hayaku Gas and Go say sales are about average.
Lloyd Inouye, the co-owner of Hayaku Gas and Go, says he’s disappointed in the gas prices.
“I don’t think it’s necessary for them [oil companies] to raise prices so much,” says Imouye. Many of his customers are also disappointed, he says.
Solomon Kawai gets his gas at Hayaku, filling his tank about twice a week. He says...
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