Hawai'i has slipped when it comes to the dubious distinction of having high gasoline prices, now ranking fourth-highest in the nation.

Where once the state had the priciest gasoline nationwide, Hawai'i now falls behind California, Alaska and Connecticut, according to figures supplied by the American Automobile Association's Daily Fuel Gauge Report Web site.

It shows the statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline at $3.781, or slightly below the record high reached yesterday of $3.807.

California's average was $3.905, while Alaska was at $3.819.

Connecticut was just ahead of Hawai'i at $3.783.