Gas prices in Ohio making some major moves and here’s why

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -Drivers in Northeast Ohio are seeing some major relief at the gas pumps as prices dropped 18.3 cents a gallon last week, according to GasBuddy.com the fuel tracking website.

The national average for a gallon has also taken a tumble for the better and is threatening to get below $3.00.

“Americans appear to be on the cusp of seeing the national average drop below $3 per gallon and potentially stay there for the first time in years, as prices have fallen across the vast majority of the country,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “With well over 40 states seeing gas prices decline and oil plunging below $60 per barrel to end the week, the good news may not end if — and when — the national average hits that magical $2.99 mark."

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