Pearlridge Texaco closes after 60 years

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A longtime Aiea gas station has permanently closed after serving the community for about 60 years.

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Island Energy Services said Pearlridge Texaco, located on Kamehameha Highway across from Pearlridge Center, closed Tuesday after its lease expired.

“We are deeply grateful to the Pearlridge Texaco team, our loyal customers, and the surrounding Aiea community for their support over the years,” said IES President and CEO Jon Mauer. “Pearlridge Texaco has been more than a service station for many customers. It has been part of their daily routines and memories.”

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Island Energy Services said the closure followed unsuccessful lease negotiations with the property’s landlord, Kamehameha Schools, to keep the station at the site.

Customers are encouraged to visit nearby Texaco stations for fuel and convenience services.

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