surcharge

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Patterson expects the conflict to impact Amazon’s second-quarter guidance, although he added that the 3.5% fuel surcharge External link the company levied on third-party sellers earlier this month could mitigate the impact.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

Maine’s 2% surcharge boosts the rate on income over $1 million to 9.15%, and is expected to raise about $150 million over two years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

The surcharge, still under negotiation, would use a sliding scale based on full market value above the $5 million threshold, layered atop existing property taxes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Sukhdeep Singh, who owns Merced County-based Cali Brothers Truck Lines, said standard surcharge policies are insufficient when there are wild swings in fuel prices.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

When the eldest son was gone Wang Lung felt the house was purged of some surcharge of unrest and it was a relief to him.

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck