Gas prices rise 10 cents in Akron, 8 cents in Cleveland: See what GasBuddy is saying

AKRON, Ohio — Drivers are paying more for gas in Northeast Ohio as GasBuddy says prices went up 10 cents in Akron and 8.2 cents in Cleveland within the last week, bringing the average to $3.57 in both cities.

This increase puts Cleveland’s prices 2.2 cents higher than a month ago and 7.8 cents more expensive than a year ago, according to the new data released by GasBuddy early Monday.

Gas prices in Akron and Cleveland are both 10 cents higher than the national average of $3.47 per gallon, which rose 0.7 cents in the last week.

LIST & MAP: Where to find the cheapest gas prices near you

"We continue to see a mixed bag when it comes to gas prices across the country: States in the Great Lakes region are still being jolted by the Joliet, IL refinery outage, which has also impacted gas prices in some areas of Canada, while areas like the West Coast continue to see notable declines," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "With the summer winding down and GasBuddy data showing disappointing gasoline demand and struggling oil prices, we could eventually see the national average falling a bit more, especially once the refinery in Illinois restarts operations. While hurricane season hasn't been a factor yet, it's also just starting to get into its prime, and that does remain a quiet wildcard for now."

Here's a look at historical gasoline prices in Cleveland and the national average going back 10 years:

• July 29, 2023: $3.49/g (U.S. Average: $3.73/g)
• July 29, 2022: $3.93/g (U.S. Average: $4.21/g)
• July 29, 2021: $3.00/g (U.S. Average: $3.16/g)
• July 29, 2020: $2.07/g (U.S. Average: $2.19/g)
• July 29, 2019: $2.69/g (U.S. Average: $2.72/g)
• July 29, 2018: $2.77/g (U.S. Average: $2.84/g)
• July 29, 2017: $2.27/g (U.S. Average: $2.31/g)
• July 29, 2016: $2.04/g (U.S. Average: $2.13/g)
• July 29, 2015: $2.35/g (U.S. Average: $2.68/g)
• July 29, 2014: $3.37/g (U.S. Average: $3.51/g)

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