Gas Prices Slip Below $4 in Akron and Cleveland as Nationwide Prices Fall
Gas prices plunge below $4 per gallon in Akron and Cleveland, reflecting a nationwide dip. GasBuddy reports drops in every state this week.
POLICY WIRE — Akron, Ohio — Fuel costs in Northeast Ohio fell sharply this week, pushing the average price in both Akron and Cleveland under the $4‑per‑gallon mark.
GasBuddy data released early Monday shows Akron’s average price slid 36.5 cents to $3.80 per gallon, while Cleveland’s pump price dropped 33 cents, settling at $3.87.
The tracking firm also noted the national average settled at $3.96, and its analysts highlighted that prices “fell in every state over the last week”.
In a related update, Akron drivers are now paying an average of $4.17 per gallon after a 28.2‑cent decline recorded earlier in the week.
These reductions mark the first time since July that several U.S. markets have seen gasoline dip below the $4 threshold, offering temporary relief to motorists.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
