Gas prices drop again across Northeast Ohio: Down 10 cents in Akron, 9 cents in Cleveland

AKRON, Ohio — Gas prices are down once again throughout Northeast Ohio.

Akron’s average price now stands at $3.01 per gallon after dropping 10 cents within the last week, according to new data released by GasBuddy early Monday.

In Cleveland, gas prices have fallen 8.9 cents. That brings the city’s average to $3.16 per gallon. This drop puts Cleveland’s prices 0.6 cents higher than last month and 98.1 cents cheaper than one year ago.

LIST & MAP: Where to find the cheapest gas prices near you

The national average is now listed at $3.40 per gallon after dipping just 0.3 cents per gallon within the last week.

"The national average price of gasoline has seen little overall change over the last week, with big decreases in states like Colorado and Ohio offset by large increases in Arizona and North Carolina. While more states saw declines than increases, any downward trends are still likely to be temporary and not necessarily long lasting," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "While Colorado's refinery issues are largely moving into the rearview mirror, challenges making the transition to summer gasoline in Arizona are leading to tight supply and accelerating prices. Motorists in some areas may be on the receiving end of good news, while others may not as we hit the second half of refinery maintenance season. You never know what the closing moments will look like, and motorists could be in for a dramatic ride if issues develop."

Check historical gasoline prices in Cleveland and the national average going back 10 years:

• March 27, 2022: $4.14/g (U.S. Average: $4.23/g)
• March 27, 2021: $2.61/g (U.S. Average: $2.85/g)
• March 27, 2020: $1.70/g (U.S. Average: $1.99/g)
• March 27, 2019: $2.61/g (U.S. Average: $2.69/g)
• March 27, 2018: $2.43/g (U.S. Average: $2.63/g)
• March 27, 2017: $2.11/g (U.S. Average: $2.28/g)
• March 27, 2016: $1.92/g (U.S. Average: $2.04/g)
• March 27, 2015: $2.42/g (U.S. Average: $2.43/g)
• March 27, 2014: $3.61/g (U.S. Average: $3.53/g)
• March 27, 2013: $3.68/g (U.S. Average: $3.65/g)

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