AKRON, Ohio — Drivers throughout Northeast Ohio are getting even more relief at the pump as gas prices have dropped once again.
The average in Akron now stands at $3.39 per gallon after prices dipped 13.3 cents within the last week, according to new data released by GasBuddy early Monday.
Cleveland’s gas prices are slightly higher with an average of $3.51 per gallon after dropping 8.1 cents. In comparison, Cleveland’s gas prices are currently 2.4 cents higher than a month ago, but 2.9 cents cheaper than a year ago.
LIST & MAP: Where to find the cheapest gas prices near you
The national average, meanwhile, is listed at $3.78 per gallon after falling 4 cents.
"For the first time in weeks, the national average price of gasoline has fallen over the last week as the wholesale price of gasoline had been under seasonal pressure as we near the end of the summer driving season. However, the drop may be short-lived, as one of the nation's largest refineries partially shut last week after a fire at a storage tank, and as we see more tropical activity that could lead to further disruption," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "While GasBuddy is closely monitoring Florida for challenges related to Idalia and is prepared to activate the fuel availability tracker, the rest of the nation could see gas price declines reversing pending the outcome of refinery issues that continue to put upward pressure on wholesale gasoline prices."
Here are historical gasoline prices in Cleveland and the national average going back 10 years:
- August 28, 2022: $3.54/g (U.S. Average: $3.81/g)
- August 28, 2021: $2.94/g (U.S. Average: $3.14/g)
- August 28, 2020: $2.30/g (U.S. Average: $2.24/g)
- August 28, 2019: $2.50/g (U.S. Average: $2.57/g)
- August 28, 2018: $2.78/g (U.S. Average: $2.83/g)
- August 28, 2017: $2.25/g (U.S. Average: $2.37/g)
- August 28, 2016: $2.19/g (U.S. Average: $2.21/g)
- August 28, 2015: $2.42/g (U.S. Average: $2.51/g)
- August 28, 2014: $3.37/g (U.S. Average: $3.43/g)
- August 28, 2013: $3.51/g (U.S. Average: $3.53/g)
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