AKRON, Ohio — Gas prices dropped once again this week in Akron and Cleveland, according to new data released early Monday by GasBuddy.
Drivers in Akron are now paying an average of $2.77 per gallon after prices fell 17.9 cents within the last week.
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Cleveland saw prices drop 12.3 cents, bringing the city’s average to $2.86. That puts Cleveland’s prices 33.4 cents lower than a month ago and 32.7 cents cheaper than a year ago.
The national average, meanwhile, stands at $3.07 per gallon after falling 5.3 cents. That price is down 12.9 cents from a month ago and 39.8 cents lower than a year ago.
"The national average price of gasoline has continued its decline over the last week as oil prices have sunk due to Israel avoiding attacks on Iran's oil infrastructure, and seasonal decreases in demand are pushing gasoline lower, as is normal for this time of year. In addition to gasoline prices falling to their lowest level since January, the average price of diesel has now fallen to its lowest level in over three years," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "While many Americans may incorrectly credit the upcoming election for the declines, politicians have little influence over the strong seasonal forces that drive prices lower in autumn. With winter gasoline soon to reach the rest of California, and demand continuing to decline as Americans grapple with colder weather, the drop in demand is pushing gas prices down—not politicians on either side, as much as they might like to think they do. I expect the decline in gas prices will continue into and even beyond the upcoming election."
Here's a look at historical gasoline prices in Cleveland and the national average going back 10 years as listed by GasBuddy:
- October 28, 2023: $3.18/g (U.S. Average: $3.47/g)
- October 28, 2022: $3.66/g (U.S. Average: $3.74/g)
- October 28, 2021: $3.19/g (U.S. Average: $3.39/g)
- October 28, 2020: $2.05/g (U.S. Average: $2.14/g)
- October 28, 2019: $2.42/g (U.S. Average: $2.60/g)
- October 28, 2018: $2.60/g (U.S. Average: $2.81/g)
- October 28, 2017: $2.40/g (U.S. Average: $2.46/g)
- October 28, 2016: $2.03/g (U.S. Average: $2.21/g)
- October 28, 2015: $2.22/g (U.S. Average: $2.19/g)
- October 28, 2014: $2.95/g (U.S. Average: $3.02/g)
