surcharge
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It’s an industry practice for customers to pay a fuel surcharge, on top of the base freight rate, to offset unexpected fuel price increases.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Air India plans to revise its fuel surcharge due to a sharp rise in global jet-fuel prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
Air France-KLM has said it plans to increase prices on long-haul flights, while Cathay Pacific is raising its fuel surcharge.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Economy Minister Airlangga Hartarto told reporters the fuel surcharge would rise from 10 to 38 percent, and the base ticket price between nine and 13 percent.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 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
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