Repairman expects more patrons

By Amy Collins and Leesha Faulkner

The Selma Times-Journal

Joe Chapman has worked at 530 Jeff Davis Ave. since he was 8 years old.

He repairs bicycles.

Chapman, 67, expects his business will increase as the price of gas increases.

He might not have to wait long.

In Selma, gas prices hovered close to $3.90 a gallon, according to Alabama Gas Prices The Conoco at 1900 W. Dallas Ave. posted unleaded regular gas at $3.86 a gallon Monday morning. The Citgo on West Dallas Avenue was $3.89.

In Selma a year ago, gas prices were right at $3 a gallon, according to the Web site.

On the other hand, AAA reported regular unleaded gas at Southern Pantry 8 on U.S. Highway 80 East at $3.859 at 5:21 p.m. Tuesday.

AAA reported at least four stations had $3.999 per gallon for regular unleaded Tuesday. Those stations: Junction B, 1830 Alabama Highway 14 East; Chevron No. 20903, 2615 Citizens Parkway; Mr. Roy&8217;s/Truck Stop, 2217 Highway 80 Bypass and BP Oil 44911Q09, 2681 Alabama Highway 22 West.

Gas prices about 50 miles to the east, ranged from a high of $3.75 at the Citgo on I-65 at Prattville on Tuesday to $3.69 at Sam&8217;s Club on 1080 Eastern Blvd. in Montgomery, according to Alabama Gas Prices.

The Associated Press reported Tuesday that oil prices fell below $129 a barrel.