California drivers battered by soaring gas prices are finally getting a small break at the pump — but only for a few hours.

Circle K is bringing back its annual “Fuel Day” promotion Thursday, giving drivers up to 40 cents off per gallon of gas at participating company-owned locations.

The discount will be available directly at the pump from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., according to Circle K’s website.

The convenience store giant said it will also donate 10% of profits earned during the three-hour event — up to $250,000 — to the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation in observance of Memorial Day.

The nonprofit provides college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who lost a parent in the line of duty.

The temporary fuel discount comes as Californians continue paying some of the highest gas prices in the country.

The average price of a gallon of gas in California hit $6.16 on Thursday morning, according to AAA figures.

Drivers in Los Angeles County are paying even more, with average regular gasoline prices climbing to $6.24 per gallon.

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