AKRON, Ohio — Gas prices have dropped across Northeast Ohio within the last week.
Drivers in Akron are now paying an average of $2.77 per gallon after falling 14.3 cents, according to new data released by GasBuddy early Monday.
Cleveland’s gas prices have reached an average of $2.90, marking a decrease of 11.4 cents per gallon. This drop has brought the city’s gas prices down by 24 cents compared to a month ago, and they are now 10.4 cents lower than they were a year ago.
On a national level, the average gas price has also seen a decline, now standing at $3.04 per gallon after a 3.5 cent drop. This new average is 1.4 cents cheaper than it was last month and 10.3 cents lower than a year ago.
Patrick De Haan, the head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, commented on the situation, noting that the national average has remained relatively stable in the past week due to selling pressure in oil markets. However, recent tariffs imposed by President Trump on Canada and Mexico may lead to slight increases in gas prices in certain regions. These trade tensions have already prompted retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, with the potential to impact fuel prices. While tariffs on Canadian energy could influence fuel costs, a prolonged trade conflict might weaken global economies, reducing demand and potentially offsetting tariff effects. De Haan anticipates a gradual and modest impact on fuel prices, particularly in regions such as the Great Lakes, Midwest, Rockies, and Northeast U.S., which heavily depend on Canadian crude oil or refined product imports.
Here’s a look from GasBuddy at historical gasoline prices in Cleveland and the national average going back 10 years:
