AKRON, Ohio — Ouch.
Gas prices have seen a big jump across Northeast Ohio.
Drivers in Akron are now paying an average of $3.64 per gallon after prices soared 25.6 cents within the last week, according to new data released early Monday by GasBuddy.
The Cleveland area also saw a big spike as gas prices increased 17.8 cents, bringing the city’s average to $3.63 per gallon. For some context, Cleveland’s prices are now 31 cents higher than a month ago and 2.3 cents more than a year ago.
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The national average, which is listed at $3.82, increased by 2.5 cents per gallon.
"The national average price of gasoline continues to hold near the highest level we've seen since last October, touching $3.84 per gallon. It could climb slightly higher as we get closer to Labor Day, as oil prices remain under pressure from recent OPEC+ production cuts," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "While July CPI data looked pretty good with energy prices well below their year-ago level, August data isn't going to look nearly as friendly. Gasoline prices stand just over a dime away from rising back above their year ago level -- something that is definitely possible by the closing summer holiday. In addition, the largest refinery in the Midwest moved up its seasonal maintenance to several weeks earlier than expected, causing a somewhat unexpected jump at the pump in the Great Lakes. Motorists will likely see a mixed bag at the pump this week, with a few states seeing prices fall slightly, while others will see the opposite."
Here's a historical look at gas prices in Cleveland and the national average going back 10 years:
- August 14, 2022: $3.61/g (U.S. Average: $3.92/g)
- August 14, 2021: $3.05/g (U.S. Average: $3.17/g)
- August 14, 2020: $2.06/g (U.S. Average: $2.18/g)
- August 14, 2019: $2.62/g (U.S. Average: $2.64/g)
- August 14, 2018: $2.76/g (U.S. Average: $2.86/g)
- August 14, 2017: $2.23/g (U.S. Average: $2.34/g)
- August 14, 2016: $2.11/g (U.S. Average: $2.12/g)
- August 14, 2015: $2.83/g (U.S. Average: $2.66/g)
- August 14, 2014: $3.48/g (U.S. Average: $3.47/g)
- August 14, 2013: $3.42/g (U.S. Average: $3.52/g)
