surcharge

Example Sentences

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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

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.com announced Thursday it will impose a temporary 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on third-party sellers as the company grapples with elevated fuel costs during the Iran war.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 2, 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