Yes, the surcharge has been abolished. I'm not sure as of when, but I hear some post offices have already stopped charging it, and the AP rep (Alice) has confirmed that it's been scrapped, though wasn't able to provide an official date for it to take effect.

Wow! I am amazed and ecstatic all at the same time 🙂 Although, also slightly annoyed because I spent the last month adjusting my listings to remove postage calculator for US and now I have to spend another month to change them back. 🙂

thanks for confirming, digital*ghost