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Krispy Kreme In Orange County ‘Deflates’ Its Doughnut Prices

Krispy Kreme stores across California on Wednesdays will tie the price of a dozen doughnuts to the U.S. average price for gasoline.

In response to surging inflation and monstrous gas prices, Krispy Kreme stores across the nation and California will tie the price for a dozen donuts to the U.S. average for a regular gallon of gas.
In response to surging inflation and monstrous gas prices, Krispy Kreme stores across the nation and California will tie the price for a dozen donuts to the U.S. average for a regular gallon of gas. (Business Wire via AP Photo)

ORANGE, CA — In response to surging inflation and monstrous gas prices, Krispy Kreme stores across the nation and California will tie the price of a dozen doughnuts to the U.S. average price of a gallon of regular gasoline, the company announced.

Doughnut prices will “deflate” every Wednesday for one month. The price of a dozen original glazed doughnuts is typically $7.99.

There are 35 Krispy Kreme stores in California, with the only Orange County location being at The Outlets at Orange.

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The national average gas price tethered to doughnut prices was $4.11 on Wednesday; that will change each week.

The price of fuel is much higher in California, where drivers paid an average of $5.73 per gallon for regular gas on Wednesday.

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“We know everyone could use a little doughnut deflation to sweeten the recent pain at the pump,” Krispy Kreme said on its website. “So for the next four Wednesdays, we are helping you fill your tank with Original Glazed Dozens by pricing them at the cost of the national average of 1 gallon of regular gas.”

Prices will be updated weekly as the gas price average shifts, and customers can redeem the offer in Krispy Kreme shops, drive-thru lines and online orders.

The offer is limited to two purchases per guest and will be offered every Wednesday through May 4.

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