Hawaiian Electric Notifies of 20-30% Residential Bill Increases Due to Oil Prices

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:41:26 +0000
Energy

Hawaiian Electric is alerting customers that typical residential bills may rise 20-30% over the coming months due to rising global oil prices linked to the Iran conflict. Oʻahu customers will see higher April bills, while Hawaiʻi Island and Maui County customers will see increases in May and June. The company is offering interest-free payment plans for up to six months starting April 6 to help manage billing spikes.