Gas Prices in Hilo, HI Today

Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data

$4.55

Average Regular Unleaded — Hilo, Hawaii

Current Gas Prices in Hilo

Motorists in Hilo are seeing $$4.55 per gallon at the pump today for regular gas. This is $0.33 above the Hawaii average the Hawaii state average, driven by local competition and Hilo's proximity to supply infrastructure.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$4.5587 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$5.2689 octane▲ Rising
Premium$5.6891-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$6.16N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Hilo Average
$4.55
Regular Unleaded
Hawaii State Average
$4.22
$0.33 above the Hawaii average
National Average
$3.99
$0.56 above the national average

About Gas Prices in Hilo

Hilo's position in Hawaii gives it West supply chain supply chain characteristics. Refinery-direct brands like Valero and wholesale retailers like Costco typically offer the strongest value in the area. Premium brands like Shell and Chevron charge a quality markup that may or may not be worth it depending on your vehicle.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.

CHEAPEST
Costco
$4.40
Speedway
$4.52
Circle K
$4.53
Sunoco
$4.56
Marathon
$4.57
BP
$4.59
Mobil
$4.60
Exxon
$4.61
Shell
$4.63
Chevron
$4.65

Fuel Type Prices in This City

Regular Unleaded
87 octane
Premium Gasoline
91-93 octane
Diesel Fuel
N/A
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Frequently Asked Questions

A 10-cent savings on 15 gallons equals $1.50. If the cheaper station is 5 miles away and your car gets 25 MPG, the detour costs about 0.4 gallons. Savings above 15 cents per gallon are consistently worth moderate detours.
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