AKRON, Ohio — After we reported a big spike in gas prices last Monday, GasBuddy says Northeast Ohio drivers are now seeing some relief as prices have dropped in both Akron and Cleveland within the last week.
Prices are down 25.3 cents per gallon in Akron, bringing the city’s average to $3.38.
Cleveland’s average is now listed at $3.52 per gallon after prices fell 11.7 cents. Despite this drop, Cleveland’s prices currently stand 15.7 cents higher than a month ago and 1.9 cents more expensive than a year ago.
The national average is now at $3.63 per gallon after dipping 1.9 cents within the last week. That’s up 8.4 cents from a month ago.
"With more confidence every day, it appears the spring top is in: Average gas prices have started to cool off in many areas,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “For now, few Americans need to worry that gas prices are going to skyrocket; the risk appears to be behind us, with relief coming in the weeks ahead. While the latter half of the summer could potentially see hurricane-related issues, I do sense we've hit the top for now, and Americans should be optimistic that this summer will be very similar to last year, in line with our early 2024 expectations and likely not featuring record gasoline prices. I'm quite excited the seasonal rise in gas prices appears to be over."
Here's a look at historical gasoline prices in Cleveland and the national average going back 10 years as listed by GasBuddy…
- April 29, 2023: $3.50/g (U.S. Average: $3.58/g)
- April 29, 2022: $3.99/g (U.S. Average: $4.16/g)
- April 29, 2021: $2.81/g (U.S. Average: $2.89/g)
- April 29, 2020: $1.45/g (U.S. Average: $1.75/g)
- April 29, 2019: $2.66/g (U.S. Average: $2.88/g)
- April 29, 2018: $2.68/g (U.S. Average: $2.81/g)
- April 29, 2017: $2.30/g (U.S. Average: $2.38/g)
- April 29, 2016: $2.29/g (U.S. Average: $2.20/g)
- April 29, 2015: $2.45/g (U.S. Average: $2.56/g)
- April 29, 2014: $3.74/g (U.S. Average: $3.70/g)