The advisory fuel rates apply when you either:
- reimburse employees for business travel in their company cars
- require employees to repay the cost of fuel used for private travel
The rates take into account changes in fuel prices so can change regularly. The rates to use from 1st September 2017 are below.
Where there has been a change the previous rate is shown in brackets:
| Engine size | Petrol - amount per mile | LPG - amount per mile |
|---|---|---|
| 1400cc or less | 11 pence | 7 pence |
| 1401cc to 2000cc | 13 pence (14 pence) | 8 pence (9 pence) |
| Over 2000cc | 21 pence | 13 pence (14 pence) |
| Engine size | Diesel - amount per mile |
|---|---|
| 1600cc or less | 9 pence |
| 1601cc to 2000cc | 11 pence |
| Over 2000cc | 12 pence (13 pence) |
By Jo Nockels
Disclaimer: The information provided is based on current guidance (at date of publication) from HMRC and may be subject to change. Any advice shared here is intended to inform rather than advise. Taxpayer's circumstances do vary and if you feel that the information provided is beneficial it is important that you contact us before implementation. If you take, or do not take action as a result of reading this information, before receiving our written endorsement, we will accept no responsibility for any financial loss incurred.