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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Saturday, October 28, 2006

Gas prices falling but still high

By Sean Hao
Advertiser Staff Writer

Honolulu and Mainland prices have fallen sharply since August on a drop in crude oil prices. Still, Honolulu's prices remain well above an average gap of 36 cents a gallon higher than the national average set between February 2003 and September 2006.

During October, the gap between Honolulu pump prices and the national average is 65 cents for regular.

10 TIPS TO CUT YOUR GASOLINE BILL

  • Take the bus

  • Car pool

  • Drive slowly and avoid aggressive driving — including "jack-rabbit" accelerating

  • Drive a fuel-efficient car

  • Cut excessive idling

  • Telecommute

  • Use gasoline credit cards; you can save up to 5 percent

  • Cover that truck bed

  • Change the air filter

  • Tune up your engine

    WHERE TO BUY THE CHEAPEST GAS

    Enter your ZIP code and find nearby pump prices at: http://autos.msn.com/partners/sponsorpage.aspx?page=gas.

    A Web site with consumer-reported pump prices around Honolulu is at: www.honolulugasprices.com.

    Costco prices often are lowest in Honolulu.

    Reach Sean Hao at shao@honoluluadvertiser.com.

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