Plain-language definition
A delivery charge is the cost associated with delivering a service or resource to your home or account location.
Why it appears on a bill
It commonly appears on utility bills where the bill separates the commodity you used from the network or infrastructure needed to deliver it.
What to check
- Confirm whether the charge is fixed, usage-based, or both.
- Compare the rate and usage with the previous bill.
- Check whether the billing period changed.
- Ask for an explanation if delivery rises without a usage or rate change.