Promo for the Thursday (May 31) “Insights” on PBS Hawaii:
As gas prices continue to climb, Hawaii drivers are experiencing pain at the pump. Guests will discuss the forces that affect global gas prices and why Hawaii has the highest prices in the nation. The panel will also explore energy alternatives that could help reduce the islands’ dependency on foreign oil, as well as innovative solutions from the auto industry.
Joining moderator Dan Boylan will be Patrick “Rick” Ching of Servco Automotive, Richard Parry of Aloha Petroleum, Robert Rapier of Merica International and Kang Wu, an economist with the East-West Center.

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