Gas prices drop in Akron and Cleveland: GasBuddy updates

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

Drivers in Akron are now paying an average of $3.40 per gallon after GasBuddy says prices fell 13.3 cents when compared to last week.

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

Cleveland’s prices dipped 10.2 cents, bringing the city’s new average to $3.43 per gallon. Despite the drop, Cleveland’s gas prices are 15 cents higher than a month ago and 19.8 cents higher than a year ago.

The national average, meanwhile, remain unchanged from last week as GasBuddy says it’s holding at $3.46 per gallon.

“For now, we’ll likely continue to see some fluctuations in either direction with the national average moving up, but as we approach August and the peak of hurricane season, there remains a risk that the national average could surge temporarily if we see a major storm in the wrong place,” said Patrick De Haan, head petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.

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

July 8, 2023: $3.24/g (U.S. Average: $3.52/g)July 8, 2022: $4.64/g (U.S. Average: $4.70/g)July 8, 2021: $2.96/g (U.S. Average: $3.15/g)July 8, 2020: $2.19/g (U.S. Average: $2.19/g)July 8, 2019: $2.75/g (U.S. Average: $2.75/g)July 8, 2018: $2.74/g (U.S. Average: $2.85/g)July 8, 2017: $2.16/g (U.S. Average: $2.26/g)July 8, 2016: $2.12/g (U.S. Average: $2.24/g)July 8, 2015: $2.67/g (U.S. Average: $2.76/g)July 8, 2014: $3.52/g (U.S. Average: $3.65/g)

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