surcharge
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Patterson expects the conflict to impact Amazon’s second-quarter guidance, although he added that the 3.5% fuel surcharge External link the company levied on third-party sellers earlier this month could mitigate the impact.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
Maine’s 2% surcharge boosts the rate on income over $1 million to 9.15%, and is expected to raise about $150 million over two years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
The proposed surcharge would raise ongoing ownership costs.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026
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
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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