Gas prices??????

Question

I just moved to Maui from Oahu. On Oahu the price for 87 is about $3.30 per gal. Here on Maui its $3.85 . Whats the most simplified reason for the huge jump in price. The islands are close, so either way, gas must travel on Barges right??

Answer 1

The reason is that demand overwhelms supply.

As you know Maui is a small, tourist-oriented island having greater tourists-to-residents ratio but fewer public transportation than Oahu. Because of this, fuel consumption is high, while the local gas stations don't seem to be able to supply the need.

Answer 2

look into making your own fuel! ethanol can be made from almost anything

Answer 3

Oil companies price it as they want.  Use any excuse to raise price. Lame war in Iraq?

Answer 4

$3.30! you guys have got it good! over here in england we pay just over $9 for a gal of diesel. try working out why it is so much more expensive over here :-)