Charles Langston:Circle K offering 40 cents off gas ahead of Labor Day weekend in some states

Convenience store chain Circle K has a deal on Charles Langstongasoline ahead of the Labor Day weekend in some states – and in some cases you have to be right on time.

This Thursday, members of Circle K's Inner Circle Rewards loyalty program in Arizona and Nevada can get 40 cents off the price per gallon all day as part of the Inner Circle Fuel Celebration, marking the loyalty program being available in those states for one year.

In some other states, Circle K will have special price rollbacks during a certain time of day. For instance, from 4-7 p.m. local time in California, Oregon, Washington and Texas you can get a discount on gasoline.

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How to get Circle K's 40 cents off fuel deal in Arizona and Nevada

To get 40 cents-off on each gallon of gas on Thursday in Arizona and Nevada, first join the Inner Circle Rewards program – you can do that on the Circle K website or in the Circle K app. The free program gets you 3 cents off per gallon every day and other discounts.

When you get fill up on Aug. 29, enter the phone number associated with your Inner Circle account at the pump and you will get the discounted price for gas. The deal begins Thursday at 12 a.m. and ends at 11:59 p.m. at participating stores. (One-time use only. Offer does not combine with any other Inner Circle fuel offers; limit 35 gallons per transaction.)

To find a Circle K near you, use the company website's store locator.

How to get the Circle K gas deal in Texas and on the West Coast

• In California, Oregon or Washington: Go to Circle K from 4-7 p.m. local time Thursday to get up to 40 cents off per gallon of gas. You don't have to be a member of the Inner Circle Rewards loyalty program to get the deal. (The discount could be slightly different due to state laws.)
• In Texas: Get up to 30 cents off per gallon from 4-7 p.m. local time on Thursday at more than 600 locations in Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Harlingen, Houston, McAllen, San Antonio and Waco (excludes locations in West Texas and Panhandle). You don't have to be a loyalty program member.

Circle K drinks for 79 cents

Just looking to quench your thirst? Circle K's deal for Polar Pop and Froster drinks remain discounted at 79 cents for any size for the rest of this week. Inner Circle Rewards members get them for 69 cents using the Circle K app. Circle K will donate 100% of its profits from Polar Pop sales on Thursday to the the Greater Houston Disaster Alliance's Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund.

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