surcharge

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In response to the war, Aurigny last month introduced a temporary £2 fuel surcharge on new bookings, saying that the islands were "not immune from the realities presented by the global travel ecosystem".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The figure included a fine of £266,666, prosecution costs of £85 and a surcharge of £2,000.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

On average, the surcharge amounts to an extra 17 cents per unit for sellers using the Fulfillment by Amazon option and varies based on the item’s dimensions, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Amazon will implement a temporary 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on third-party sellers starting April 17.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 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