AKRON, Ohio — Gas prices have dropped across Northeast Ohio within the last week, with the new average listed at $3.02 in both Akron and Cleveland.

This comes as GasBuddy reports that prices went down 8.2 cents in Akron and 5.8 cents in Cleveland.

As a result, GasBuddy says prices in Cleveland remain 10 cents higher than a month ago and 31.2 cents lower than a year ago.

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The national average, however, went up slightly to $3.11 after rising 2.7 cents per gallon in the last week. That’s up 2.2 cents from a month ago, but 39.7 cents cheaper than a year ago.

“We’ve seen the national average inch up for the second straight week, but with renewed refinery issues on the West Coast, gas prices there are likely to jump 10-35 cents per gallon over the next couple weeks,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “Meanwhile, motorists in the Northeast should consider filling up soon, as the final step in the transition to summer gasoline is just a couple of weeks away — and with it, a likely increase in prices. As we head into April, Americans should expect gas prices to rise, with a peak that could occur in mid-to-late April. While average prices remain well below last year’s levels, we’ll likely begin to catch up, with prices expected to increase in most— if not all—states over the next few weeks. Continued uncertainty around whether tariffs will be implemented on April 2 could also impact pump prices, setting the stage for a volatile period for American drivers.”

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

• March 31, 2024: $3.33/g (U.S. Average: $3.51/g)
• March 31, 2023: $3.39/g (U.S. Average: $3.48/g)
• March 31, 2022: $4.11/g (U.S. Average: $4.22/g)
• March 31, 2021: $2.68/g (U.S. Average: $2.87/g)
• March 31, 2020: $1.65/g (U.S. Average: $1.95/g)
• March 31, 2019: $2.56/g (U.S. Average: $2.69/g)
• March 31, 2018: $2.50/g (U.S. Average: $2.66/g)
• March 31, 2017: $2.32/g (U.S. Average: $2.32/g)
• March 31, 2016: $2.01/g (U.S. Average: $2.06/g)
• March 31, 2015: $2.35/g (U.S. Average: $2.41/g)