AKRON, Ohio — Gas prices are on the rise once again across Northeast Ohio as drivers in Akron are now paying an average of $3.19 per gallon, while Cleveland’s average is listed at $3.18.
This comes as GasBuddy reports Akron’s prices jumped 11.7 cents within the last week as Cleveland’s increased by 8.7 cents, putting both cities higher than the national average of $3.17.
Despite the increase, GasBuddy says prices in Cleveland are currently 9.9 cents cheaper than a month ago and 25.6 cents lower than a year ago.
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"Another week brings a mixed bag at the gas pump, with gas prices declining in slightly more than half of U.S. states while others have seen increases due to some refinery snags and maintenance that have emerged, temporarily delaying declines in some areas. Meanwhile, GasBuddy data shows 18 states with sub-$3 per gallon average gas prices, a count that should certainly rise over the next few weeks," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "While Hurricane Helene left feet of rain behind and some states are seeing challenges in getting gasoline to stations, the storm did not broadly impact fuel production. For now, with oil prices falling back below $70 per barrel, the national average may be a bit stuck in the low $3s until fall maintenance wraps up, which could help bring a sub-$3 national average later this fall."
Here's a look at historical gasoline prices in Cleveland and the national average going back 10 years:
- September 30, 2023: $3.44/g (U.S. Average: $3.81/g)
- September 30, 2022: $3.68/g (U.S. Average: $3.75/g)
- September 30, 2021: $3.03/g (U.S. Average: $3.18/g)
- September 30, 2020: $2.09/g (U.S. Average: $2.18/g)
- September 30, 2019: $2.61/g (U.S. Average: $2.65/g)
- September 30, 2018: $2.75/g (U.S. Average: $2.87/g)
- September 30, 2017: $2.32/g (U.S. Average: $2.54/)
- September 30, 2016: $2.20/g (U.S. Average: $2.22/g)
- September 30, 2015: $2.30/g (U.S. Average: $2.28/g)
- September 30, 2014: $3.28/g (U.S. Average: $3.33/g)
