surcharge
Example Sentences
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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
The carrier said separately on Tuesday that it plans to revise its fuel surcharge amid a sharp rise in global jet-fuel prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
It has increased its fuel surcharge by 5% for domestic services and 5.5% for international services from 3 May, saying the decision was not taken lightly.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Amazon noted the surcharge will come out to about 17 cents on average for U.S. shipments.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
I’d planned to buy my ticket at the window, but there isn’t time; I’ll have to buy it on the train and pay the surcharge.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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