surcharge
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The proposed surcharge would raise ongoing ownership costs.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026
The surcharge would hit homes valued at $5 million or more if the owners have a separate primary residence outside of New York City.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
At one Skanska project, shippers for roofing materials are charging a fuel surcharge of $600 per truck, Cantando said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
It’s an industry practice for customers to pay a fuel surcharge, on top of the base freight rate, to offset unexpected fuel price increases.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Shadow knew that the phone companies whacked a three-dollar surcharge on every call made from a prison phone.
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
Vocabulary lists containing surcharge
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