AKRON, Ohio — Gas prices have continued their downward trend in Northeast Ohio.
Drivers in Akron are now paying an average of $2.81 per gallon after prices drop 14.7 cents within the last week, according to new data released by GasBuddy early Monday.
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Cleveland’s prices fell 8.5 cents within the last week, which brings the city’s average to $2.88 per gallon. That means gas prices in Cleveland are now 33.2 cents cheaper than a month ago and 7.9 cents lower than a year ago.
The national average, meanwhile, is now listed at $3.11 per gallon after prices dipped 9.6 cents.
"For the 12th straight week, or three straight months, the national average has continued to decline, now at its lowest level of 2023 heading into the prime of the holiday season as oil prices continue to struggle amidst cooling demand," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "With nearly 80,000 gas stations in the U.S. now priced below $3 per gallon, and 23 states also seeing average prices of $2.99 or less, motorists are getting substantial relief at the pump in time for the holidays. The trend is likely to continue in most states this week, while the national average could soon fall below $3.05 per gallon, the lowest since 2021. The good news may continue into 2024, with GasBuddy's annual Fuel Outlook being released in just a few weeks."
Here's a look back at historical gasoline prices in Cleveland and the national average going back 10 years:
- December 11, 2022: $2.96/g (U.S. Average: $3.21/g)
- December 11, 2021: $3.15/g (U.S. Average: $3.34/g)
- December 11, 2020: $1.95/g (U.S. Average: $2.17/g)
- December 11, 2019: $2.50/g (U.S. Average: $2.58/g)
- December 11, 2018: $2.10/g (U.S. Average: $2.41/g)
- December 11, 2017: $2.32/g (U.S. Average: $2.45/g)
- December 11, 2016: $2.20/g (U.S. Average: $2.21/g)
- December 11, 2015: $1.88/g (U.S. Average: $2.01/g)
- December 11, 2014: $2.57/g (U.S. Average: $2.61/g)
- December 11, 2013: $3.22/g (U.S. Average: $3.24/g)
