Cleveland, OH
Cleveland and Akron see sharp declines in gas prices: What GasBuddy is saying
The average price in Akron is now listed at $2.92 per gallon, while it has dropped to $2.98 in Cleveland.
AKRON, Ohio — Gas prices in Cleveland have dropped over the past week.
Drivers in Cleveland are now paying an average of $2.98 per gallon after prices fell 13.4 cents in the last week, according to new data released by GasBuddy early Monday. Prices in Cleveland are currently 7.8 cents lower than a month ago but still 14.9 cents higher than this time last year.
The average gas price in Akron also saw a notable decline, dropping 18.2 cents to $2.92 per gallon.
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The national average price of gasoline fell by 1.1 cents in the last week, now averaging $3.02 per gallon. Diesel prices, however, rose by 3.7 cents, reaching $3.525 per gallon.
“It’s been a relatively quiet week for the national average price of gasoline, with little overall movement,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “However, colder weather has pushed diesel prices higher and could also impact gasoline prices if refiners face disruptions. Oil prices have climbed to their highest level since October, driven by President Biden’s new sanctions on so-called dark vessels, which have slowed countries like Iran’s ability to sell oil. This could soon lead to more noticeable increases in gas prices. Seasonally weak demand may help soften the impact of any increases for now, but with refinery maintenance season just weeks away—when refiners typically reduce gasoline production—motorists should be prepared for the spring rally to kick off.”
Here’s a look at historical gasoline prices in Cleveland and the national average going back 10 years, as listed by GasBuddy:
- January 13, 2024: $2.83/g (U.S. Average: $3.05/g)
- January 13, 2023: $3.32/g (U.S. Average: $3.26/g)
- January 13, 2022: $3.11/g (U.S. Average: $3.31/g)
- January 13, 2021: $2.22/g (U.S. Average: $2.37/g)
- January 13, 2020: $2.48/g (U.S. Average: $2.58/g)
- January 13, 2019: $1.94/g (U.S. Average: $2.24/g)
- January 13, 2018: $2.41/g (U.S. Average: $2.53/g)
- January 13, 2017: $2.27/g (U.S. Average: $2.34/g)
- January 13, 2016: $1.82/g (U.S. Average: $1.95/g)
- January 13, 2015: $1.93/g (U.S. Average: $2.11/g)