New Year's Day Gas Prices Projected At 3-Year-Low

Gas prices in Florida are expected to have their lowest start to the New Year since January 1st, 2016.

Triple-A reports prices are below two dollars a gallon at seven-percent of the state's gas stations. The statewide average for a gallon of regular today is two-19, down six cents from a week ago.

Florida's most expensive pump price averages are found in Panama City at $2.56 a gallon and Miami at $2.38; the least expensive gas is in The Villages at $2.05 and Punta Gorda at $2.07 a gallon.

Bigger paychecks and cheap gas: Best retail season in 6 years

NEW YORK — Holiday sales grew at their fastest pace in six years, buoyed by rising wages and a drop in gas prices. Retail spending from November 1 through December 24 increased 5.1% from a year ago, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse. Shoppers spent more than $850 billion during the holidays.

By Jay Weber