AKRON, Ohio — Ouch! Gas prices have surged across Northeast Ohio within the last week, jumping more than 20 cents per gallon with the average now listed at $3.64 in both Akron and Cleveland -- which is the same as the national average.
GasBuddy says Akron saw the bigger increase with prices rising 28.4 cents within the last week.
In Cleveland, drivers are now paying 21.6 cents more than last week. GasBuddy says this increase is 20.9 cents higher than a month ago and 2.9 cents more expensive than a year ago.
LIST & MAP: Where to find the cheapest gas prices near you
"As the nationwide changeover to summer gasoline is now behind us, at least one of the three factors that had been actively causing prices to rise in the last couple of months is behind us,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “However, it may take time for the largest pain point to be over: refinery maintenance. The next few weeks should see many refineries wrapping up their work and gasoline output should rise, putting downward pressure on gasoline prices soon. While Israel's retribution on Iran was somewhat surprising, it was also measured, with Iran virtually not even mentioning it publicly. As such, the price of oil has moved slightly lower, following the de-escalation that now appears to be taking place. I'm hopeful with reduced concern in the Middle East and an end to the seasonal factors pushing prices up that Americans will soon see relief."
Here's a look back at historical gasoline prices in Cleveland and the national average going back 10 years:
- April 22, 2023: $3.61/g (U.S. Average: $3.66/g)
- April 22, 2022: $3.84/g (U.S. Average: $4.11/g)
- April 22, 2021: $2.85/g (U.S. Average: $2.88/g)
- April 22, 2020: $1.42/g (U.S. Average: $1.77/g)
- April 22, 2019: $2.67/g (U.S. Average: $2.85/g)
- April 22, 2018: $2.70/g (U.S. Average: $2.75/g)
- April 22, 2017: $2.35/g (U.S. Average: $2.42/g)
- April 22, 2016: $2.17/g (U.S. Average: $2.13/g)
- April 22, 2015: $2.38/g (U.S. Average: $2.48/g)
- April 22, 2014: $3.67/g (U.S. Average: $3.66/g)