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surcharge

[sur-chahrj, sur-chahrj, sur-chahrj] / ˈsɜrˌtʃɑrdʒ, sɜrˈtʃɑrdʒ, ˈsɜrˌtʃɑrdʒ /


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Trucking companies with long-term customers can generally pass on the higher fuel costs by adding a fuel surcharge in the bill, but truck drivers taking on short-term contracts—as Whitaker does—typically don’t get this benefit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

For the fuel-surcharge piece, we’re going to continue to operate with the fuel surcharge and will manage as these fuel prices fluctuate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The chain was fined £737,000 - cut from £1.1 million because of an early plea - and costs of £11,221.38, as well as a £2,000 victim surcharge.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

But the surcharge kicks in at income over $1 million.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

It was $600 in all, a hefty sum in 1915—plus the surcharge for interest.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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