Will Hawaii's real estate market be affected by future higher fuel prices?

gas prices here are ranging from $3.89 at Sam's Club to $4.09 at Shell and Chevron,

Thank you Sheila!
I've lived here for almost 40 years!  If you "live in Paradise, you pay the price".  I've stayed here, so there must be something about Hawaii that's very special.  The weather and the people are 'mild'.  You just have a different style of living.  Example: Most of the homes have "SINGLE" wall construction rather than double wall.  Most homes do not need or use air conditioning. 

Congratulations Connie on moving into your new home!  Always a good feeling to be in refreshing surroundings.  I assume you're under the TVA?  Hawaii electricity is derived mostly from various fuels and some biomass.  The trend here is to install solar for water heating and photo voltaics.  We had a friend install PV on their home...cost was $50,000 and their electric bill went from $350 a month down to less than $100.  It will take several years to recoup the original investment.  A few years ago, we installed a solar water heater for $5,000 but got back $3000 in tax breaks.

Hi Lanre,
Your blog Before-you-give-up-on-a-subdivision-neighborhood-you-have-been-farming-for-over-4-years-please-this.  It hit the nail on the head.  That was a fantastic blog.  I am humbled, thank you for the Kudos. 
I forgot to mention, a month ago, I received a call from a contact in my SPHERE,
she said "at work there are maybe a dozen people who are married to a REALTOR or are part timers themselves and they all have asked me about buying a property.  However, EVERY year, for the past 20 years, you have sent me a card each Thanksgiving or Christmas and I APPRECIATE that.....so....long story short, we are closing on her townhome purchase in 3 weeks.
blessings and Aloha!