Electricity and Sashimi Prices Bottom Out
I thought the Hawaiian Electric Company was completely incapable when they shut off my apartment’s power last week. Then, just four days later, the island of Oahu went black for a solid 12 hours. Supposedly, ABC Stores in Waikiki and other stores with candles, flashlights, and batteries made tons of money — so much so that people lined the streets just to get through their doors.
We certainly learned a thing or two about how thoroughly screwed we are in times of emergency. But the after-effects of such a crisis are quite intriguing:
Generators were ordered to light up Obama’s compound in Kailua during the blackout. It appears the President-elect was not in the dark for as long as the rest of us.
Reports are showing gas prices dropping at an exponential rate. It’s close to reaching under $2 per gallon!
Finally, just as I was afraid to open my fridge, I guess sashimi is selling at rock-bottom prices to ensure they don’t go bad!
So, if you’re visiting the islands any time soon, make sure you bring a flashlight, drive around as much as you want to take advantage of the gas prices, and head to the closest sushi joint for a good, cheap sashimi dinner!
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