Island Energy Services Ends Partnership with Rawlins Service

Island Energy News Release

Island Energy Services announced the conclusion of its fuel supply partnership with Rawlins Service in Kaunakakai, Molokai effective April 9, 2026. The transition follows Rawlins Enterprises Inc.’s recent announcement that founding matriarch Aunty Shirley Rawlins will step back from day-to-day operations after 67 years of family stewardship, a milestone that IES recognizes with deep respect and admiration.

For more than 50 years, IES has been honored to serve as the fuel supplier for Rawlins Service, one of Molokaʻi’s most enduring and beloved businesses. That partnership has been grounded in shared values: dependable service, integrity, and genuine commitment to the people of Molokai.

“Serving the Molokai community alongside the Rawlins family has been a privilege and a point of pride for our entire team,” said Al Chee, Executive Vice President, Island Energy Services. “Aunty Mary Lani, her son Larry, Aunty Shirley, Lori-Lei, and generations of Rawlins employees built something rare. A business that truly embodies the spirit of aloha and the meaning of community. We are grateful to have played a role in that legacy, and we extend our deepest respect and best wishes as Rawlins begins its next chapter.”

IES has worked closely with Rawlins Enterprises, Inc. to ensure an orderly and seamless handoff of fuel supply operations, consistent with the company’s commitment to responsible service and continuity for the communities it serves. The coordination reflects IES’ longstanding belief that transitions, like partnerships, should be handled with care and respect for all stakeholders involved.

Rawlins Service will continue to serve the Molokai community under new management and operational arrangements, ensuring that the station remains a resource for island residents. Customers with questions regarding station operations or services are encouraged to contact Rawlins directly.

IES remains one of Hawaii’s leading fuel distributors and continues to serve communities across the state with the reliability, safety, and aloha spirit that have defined the company since its founding.