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Gas prices close in on $5 per gallon in Akron. Here’s how to save at the pump
Gas prices are climbing again, reaching nearly $5 a gallon in some parts of Akron Friday afternoon. That’s a change of more than $1 a gallon in about a week. Across the state, the average hovered around $4.83 on May 1. As fuel costs increase, many drivers are looking for ways to cut back on…
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