Circle K announces fuel discount amid fluctuating gas prices

Circle K has announced its annual Fuel Day for Thursday, August 13, offering a 40-cent discount per gallon to its Inner Circle members. The promotion comes amid fluctuating energy costs and high gasoline prices across the United States.

On Wall Street, market attention is focused on upcoming inflation data as oil price volatility continues to impact the economy. The average cost for a gallon of regular gasoline is approximately $4.01, according to AAA. Economists are monitoring whether inflation shows signs of deceleration, which could influence the Federal Reserve's upcoming decisions regarding interest rates. Traders remain divided on whether the Fed will implement an interest rate increase in September to combat persistent inflation.