Ethanol-Free Gas Stations in Hawaii: Island-by-Island Guide
Finding ethanol-free gasoline (E0 / "pure gas") in Hawaii requires knowing which stations still offer it—mostly for marine engines, small equipment, classic cars, and performance vehicles. Availability changes; always call ahead. Here's the current landscape by county.
🌺 Honolulu County (Oʻahu)
- Chevron – Kaneohe Bay Dr (Kaneohe)
- Costco – Iwilei (Honolulu) (Member only; often E0 at select pumps)
- Foodland Farms Ala Moana – Ala Moana Blvd (Honolulu)
- Shell – Punahou St (Honolulu)
- Tesoro – Kapahulu Ave (Honolulu)
🌋 Hawaiʻi County (Big Island)
- Chevron – Keaukaha (Hilo)
- Foodland Farms Hilo – Kapiolani St (Hilo)
- Shell – Hilo Bayfront (Hilo)
- Tesoro – Hilo (multiple locations)
🏝️ Maui County (Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi)
- Chevron – Kula Hwy (Upcountry Maui)
- Costco – Kahului (Maui) (Member only)
- Foodland Farms Kihei – S. Kihei Rd (Kihei)
- Shell – Hana Hwy (Kahului/Paia area)
- Tesoro – Lahaina (West Maui)
🌴 Kauaʻi County
- Chevron – Kapaʻa (East Side)
- Foodland Farms Lihue – Kuhio Hwy (Lihue)
- Shell – Kapaʻa (East Side)
- Tesoro – Lihue (multiple)
Critical Notes
- No Guarantee: Stations switch brands/suppliers. Pumps may be relabeled. Call the specific station to confirm "ethanol-free," "E0," "pure gas," or "recreational fuel" availability today.
- Pump Labeling: Look for "Ethanol-Free," "Non-Oxygenated," "Rec-90" (90 octane), "Marine Fuel." Often 90–92 octane.
- Price Premium: $0.50–$1.50+/gal over E10.
- Marina Fuel Docks: Often best source for boaters (Honolulu, Ko Olina, Lahaina, Maalaea, Nawiliwili, Kewalo).
- Apps: pure-gas.org, buyrealgas.com – crowdsourced, verify.
- Small Engines: Most lawn mowers, generators, chainsaws, outboards recommend E0 but tolerate E10 with stabilizer. Check manual.
Why Hawaii Has Less E0
- State mandate encourages ethanol blending (local ag support).
- Small market, shipping logistics favor single fuel grade (E10).
- Refinery (Par Hawaii, Kapolei) produces E10 base.
For critical uses (aircraft, race, vintage, marine), confirm by phone, bring containers, stock up when found.