AKRON, Ohio — Gas prices have dropped throughout Northeast Ohio within the last week.
Drivers in Akron are now paying an average of $3.02 per gallon after prices fell 17.1 cents, according to GasBuddy.
The average is now listed at $3.07 per gallon in Cleveland after GasBuddy says prices went down 11.8 cents. That puts the city’s prices 3.7 cents lower than a month ago and 23.5 cents cheaper than a year ago.
The national average stands at $3.13 per gallon after prices dipped 4.6 cents.
"While the national average dipped slightly in the last week, Iran's attack on Israel has at least temporarily caused oil prices to surge to the highest level in months, which could cause the declines to cease for now and could lead to a rise in gas prices for many Americans," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "In addition to the escalation in the Middle East, hurricane season remains active, with Hurricane Milton now heading toward a likely landfall in Florida. As a result of potential evacuations, GasBuddy's Fuel Availability tracker will remain online for areas likely to be affected by Milton. For now, motorists in most areas can expect to see more increases in gas prices primarily due to tensions in the Middle East, but I remain hopeful that a $2.99 national average remains possible this fall."
Here’s a look at historical gasoline prices in Cleveland and the national average going back 10 years:
- October 7, 2023: $3.30/g (U.S. Average: $3.69/g)
- October 7, 2022: $3.93/g (U.S. Average: $3.90/g)
- October 7, 2021: $3.13/g (U.S. Average: $3.24/g)
- October 7, 2020: $2.11/g (U.S. Average: $2.18/g)
- October 7, 2019: $2.62/g (U.S. Average: $2.65/g)
- October 7, 2018: $2.83/g (U.S. Average: $2.91/g)
- October 7, 2017: $2.29/g (U.S. Average: $2.48/g)
- October 7, 2016: $2.29/g (U.S. Average: $2.26/g)
- October 7, 2015: $2.35/g (U.S. Average: $2.29/g)
- October 7, 2014: $3.20/g (U.S. Average: $3.27/g)