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surcharge

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


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Maersk, a shipping company based in Denmark, implemented an emergency bunker surcharge in late March, citing a challenging fuel market.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Amazon announced a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge last month and the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Low-cost Spanish regional airline Volotea has come under fire for saying it will add a surcharge to tickets it has already sold and is being challenged by local consumer rights groups.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

High prices are one problem—no one wants to pay a fuel surcharge on their airline ticket.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 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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