Gas prices drop 15 cents in Akron, 10 cents in Cleveland: See what GasBuddy is saying about the downward trend

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

Akron’s average price is now listed at $3.43 per gallon after dropping 15.4 cents, according to new data released by GasBuddy early Monday.

Cleveland drivers are now paying an average of $3.49 after prices dipped 10.2 cents. This new average is 8.8 cents higher than a month ago, but 59.2 cents cheaper than a year ago.

LIST & MAP: See the cheapest gas prices near you

The national average, meanwhile, has fallen 6.3 cents per gallon to $3.58. That’s 8.2 cents higher than a month ago, but 59.6 cents lower when compared to this time last year.

"After declining the prior week at a slow pace, the drop in the national average has gained momentum. Oil prices have come under additional selling pressure alongside wholesale gasoline prices, giving retailers room to pass on the lower prices," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "Diesel prices have followed, falling to their lowest in over 13 months as demand remains weak due to concerns over the economy. With refinery maintenance wrapping up, we should see supplies start to build in the weeks ahead, just in time for the summer driving season, potentially putting more downward pressure on prices. However, while a majority of states saw gas prices drop, some, particularly in the Northeast, have yet to join in thanks to being the last to make the switch to summer gasoline -- but relief will be on the way soon in areas that have resisted the fall thus far."

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

• May 1, 2022: $4.08/g (U.S. Average: $4.17/g)
• May 1, 2021: $2.80/g (U.S. Average: $2.89/g)
• May 1, 2020: $1.55/g (U.S. Average: $1.77/g)
• May 1, 2019: $2.68/g (U.S. Average: $2.89/g)
• May 1, 2018: $2.68/g (U.S. Average: $2.81/g)
• May 1, 2017: $2.28/g (U.S. Average: $2.37/g)
• May 1, 2016: $2.28/g (U.S. Average: $2.22/g)
• May 1, 2015: $2.43/g (U.S. Average: $2.60/g)
• May 1, 2014: $3.71/g (U.S. Average: $3.69/g)
• May 1, 2013: $3.74/g (U.S. Average: $3.53/g)

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Editor's note: Video in the player above was originally published in an unrelated story on Feb. 20, 2023.