Convenience store chain Circle K recently announced that throughout the summer, in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, it will be offering discounts, promotions, and savings to its customers.

The celebration starts this Thursday May 7 with the called “Fuel Day” or “Circle K Fuel Day” in more than 5,000 establishments chain stores that sell gasoline. Discounts of up to 40 cents per gallon will be from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM (local time).

For their part, Inner Circle members will have exclusive early access from 00:01 to 15:00 (local time); in addition, they can participate in the so rteo Fuel Your Summer, in which you could win one of 250 Circle K gift cards, which are drawing every week until July 4th.

Louise Warner, Executive Vice President of North America Operations at Circle K, commented that “The United States is turning 250 just once, but our commitment to delivering real value to our customers " it's permanent. At Circle K, every visit counts, and this summer we're bringing concrete savings on fuel, food and more so that every stop is a little more accessible for those who trust us," he said.

With this year's initiative, the company will raise funds from the profits of Fuel Day between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM on May 7 and allocates it to the endless organization is a profit Children of the Fallen Patriots Foundation, which awards college scholarships to children of military deceased in service; up to $250,000 is expected to be raised.

Customers who want to join the cause will be able to make their donations at Circle K stores between May 13 and June 30, since, together with PepsiCo, the chain will also make a special donation.

This year Circle K hopes that its customers can enjoy rewards and benefits, while every stop at one of its stores has something special to celebrate during the entire summer season.