Circle K Offers 40-Cent Gas Discount to Rewards Members on Thursday

The promotion is available at more than 5,000 participating Circle K stores throughout the United States.
Published: 1/15/2026, 5:26:28 AM EST
Circle K Offers 40-Cent Gas Discount to Rewards Members on Thursday
Gas pump and Mustang convertible filling up with gas at a Circle K gas station in Marathon Key on the Keys Highway in Florida on July 30, 2025. (Jc Milhet/Hans Lucas via AFP via Getty Images)

Convenience store giant Circle K is rolling out a major fuel savings promotion on Thursday to help customers shake off any post-holiday financial strains. The company is offering Inner Circle members a substantial discount at the pump across thousands of locations nationwide.

The Inner Circle Fuel Day event, running all of Thursday from midnight to 11:59 p.m. local time, will allow members to deduct 40 cents from every gallon of gasoline purchased, the company said in a statement on Monday.

The promotion is available at more than 5,000 participating Circle K stores throughout the United States.

"Every dollar matters—especially as customers recover from holiday expenses and look for ways to start the year off with smart savings," Louise Warner, Executive Vice President of Operations, North America, for Circle K, said in the statement. "Fuel Day is our way of giving back and rewarding Inner Circle members with meaningful savings on something essential."

The process for redeeming the discount is straightforward. Members simply need to enter the phone number linked to their Inner Circle account at the fuel pump, and the savings will apply instantly. For those who prefer an alternative method, the discount can also be accessed by entering the phone number at the checkout counter inside the store.

Circle K noted that members must be fully registered in the Inner Circle rewards program to qualify. However, enrollment remains free and accessible, making the discount open to both existing and new customers willing to sign up before their transaction.

The company outlined multiple enrollment methods for prospective members looking to join before Thursday's promotion. Customers can text the word "JOIN" to 25050, download the Circle K mobile app and create an account, sign up directly through the Circle K website, or provide their mobile number at the pump or checkout counter to receive an enrollment link via text message.

Continued Savings

The Inner Circle rewards program is designed as an ongoing savings mechanism rather than a one-time event. Members gain access to continued discounts and benefits throughout the year intended to support financial goals and resolutions.
Circle K has deep roots in the convenience retail game, tracing its origins back to 1951 when founder Fred Hervey purchased three Kay's Food Stores in El Paso, Texas. That initial purchase sparked decades of growth, with the chain expanding across the Southwest before establishing its first international locations in Japan in 1979. The company was acquired by Alimentation Couche-Tard in 2003 and now operates across more than 20 countries.

Customers interested in confirming whether their local Circle K participates in Thursday's promotion can visit circlek.com/inner-circle-fuel-day or check the Circle K mobile app.