Gas prices drop in Northeast Ohio: Down 19 cents in Akron, 17 cents in Cleveland

AKRON, Ohio — Gas prices have dropped across Northeast Ohio within the last week.

Drivers in Akron are now paying an average of $3.16 per gallon after prices fell 19.8 cents, according to new data released by GasBuddy early Monday.

Cleveland’s gas prices dipped 17 cents, bringing the city’s average down to $3.22. This drop puts Cleveland’s prices 36.1 cents cheaper than a month ago and 29.6 cents lower than a year ago.

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The national average is now listed at $3.30 per gallon after dropping 6.2 cents within the last week. GasBuddy says that’s down 20.7 cents from a month ago and 49.2 cents lower than a year ago.

"It seems fitting that, in the run-up to Labor Day, the national average has fallen for four straight weeks to its lowest point since February, giving Americans one last chance to hit the road with gas prices being less of a factor," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "GasBuddy is now tracking eight states where average gas prices are already below the $3 per gallon mark, along with nearly 20% of gas stations in the country selling gasoline at $2.99 or lower. These numbers will continue to look better every week as we move into fall. GasBuddy's Labor Day travel forecast, to be released tomorrow, will provide more good news about the millions of dollars Americans who are road-tripping will save compared to last year."

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Here's a look at historical gasoline prices in Cleveland and the national average going back 10 years as listed by GasBuddy:

• August 26, 2023: $3.52/g (U.S. Average: $3.80/g)
• August 26, 2022: $3.56/g (U.S. Average: $3.84/g)
• August 26, 2021: $2.94/g (U.S. Average: $3.14/g)
• August 26, 2020: $2.31/g (U.S. Average: $2.23/g)
• August 26, 2019: $2.52/g (U.S. Average: $2.58/g)
• August 26, 2018: $2.81/g (U.S. Average: $2.83/g)
• August 26, 2017: $2.25/g (U.S. Average: $2.36/g)
• August 26, 2016: $2.20/g (U.S. Average: $2.21/g)
• August 26, 2015: $2.52/g (U.S. Average: $2.56/g)
• August 26, 2014: $3.39/g (U.S. Average: $3.43/g)

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