fuel surcharge

collocation in English

meaningsoffuelandsurcharge

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fuel
noun
uk
/ˈfjuː.əl/us
/ˈfjuː.əl/
a substance that is used to provide heat or power, usually by ...
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surcharge
noun[C]
uk
/ˈsɜː.tʃɑːdʒ/us
/ˈsɝː.tʃɑːrdʒ/
a charge in addition to the usual amount paid for something, or the amount ...
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(Definition offuelandsurchargefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesoffuel surcharge

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Furthermore, there has since that time been an aviationfuelsurchargeand there are more changes to come.
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But when we arrive at an airport we are charged £3 for some aviationfuelsurchargeon a holiday.
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Afuelsurchargemay also be added to fares if gas prices reach $3.50 per gallon or more for three consecutive weeks.
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Be advised: afuelsurchargemay also be added to fares if gas prices reach $2.50 per gallon or more for three consecutive weeks.
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In 2007, its on-line distribution started to slowly match the companys in-store sales, especially in an economy that was suffering from a yearlongfuelsurcharge, through various on-line shopping promotions.
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The base fare is currently 14 (inclusive of a 1fuelsurcharge; 18 between 11:00 pm and 5:00 am) which covers the first 3km 0.
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The 25-cent increase in this case is effectively afuelsurcharge, and also covers the cost of compressed natural gas (which is pegged to diesel fuel costs).
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Under the law as it stands, fuel surcharges imposed by tour operators are in principle taxable like other trading receipts.
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Taxes and aviation fuel surcharges resulting in price increases are also likely to have a bearing on the estimates.
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The authority does not regulate prices for carriage on charter flights, but is monitoring the fuel surcharges which are being applied to determine whether they are fully justified.
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The airline held off imposing fuel surcharges as its competitors had done.
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He also spoke out against fuel surcharges.
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