Gas prices drop 7 cents in Akron, 3 cents in Cleveland: See what GasBuddy is saying

AKRON, Ohio — Need to fill up your gas tank? You'll notice gas prices have gone up slightly across Northeast Ohio within the last week.

Drivers in Akron are now paying an average of $3.32 per gallon after GasBuddy says prices dropped 7.4 cents.

Cleveland’s gas prices fell 3.6 cents per gallon, according to the new GasBuddy data, bringing the city’s new average to $3.36. Despite the slight dip, gas prices in Cleveland remain 20.4 cents higher than a month ago.

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The national average, meanwhile, saw a small increase as the national average rose to $3.40 per gallon, which GasBuddy says is up 6.2 cents within the last week.

"The national average price of gasoline has seen a continued but measured rise compared to last week, but the pace of increases has slowed slightly in the last few days,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “With government data showing a rise in refinery utilization last week, there may be some good news on the horizon for drivers. Much of the seasonal rise that happens this time of year is a culmination of refinery maintenance, the switch to summer gasoline, and rising demand. If refineries continue to boost output of products like gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, it could mean earlier-than-expected relief. However, the changeover is still in process, so while we'll likely see the continuation of upward pressure on prices, improvement in output could slow that pressure down some."

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

• March 11, 2023: $3.35/g (U.S. Average: $3.44/g)
• March 11, 2022: $4.08/g (U.S. Average: $4.33/g)
• March 11, 2021: $2.73/g (U.S. Average: $2.84/g)
• March 11, 2020: $2.12/g (U.S. Average: $2.31/g)
• March 11, 2019: $2.47/g (U.S. Average: $2.49/g)
• March 11, 2018: $2.38/g (U.S. Average: $2.51/g)
• March 11, 2017: $2.15/g (U.S. Average: $2.30/g)
• March 11, 2016: $1.89/g (U.S. Average: $1.89/g)
• March 11, 2015: $2.29/g (U.S. Average: $2.45/g)
• March 11, 2014: $3.60/g (U.S. Average: $3.49/g)

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