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New advisory fuel rates
My employees have company cars, what are the latest advisory fuel rates that they should be using to repay private fuel costs?
Last updated 29 Feb 2024 | First published 7 Jan 2020
By Helen Wood, CA 1 min read
The advisory fuel rates are reviewed by HMRC quarterly. The following rates are to be used only where employers either:
- reimburse employees for business travel in their company cars, or
- require employees to repay the cost of fuel used for private travel.
The following rates apply from 1st March 2026:
Petrol
| Engine size | Petrol - amount per mile | LPG - amount per mile |
|---|---|---|
| 1400cc or less | 12p | 10p |
| 1401cc to 2000cc | 14p | 12p |
| Over 2000cc | 22p | 19p |
Diesel
|
Engine size |
Diesel - amount per mile |
|---|---|
| 1600cc or less | 12p |
| 1601cc to 2000cc | 13p |
| Over 2000cc | 18p |
Electric vehicles
| Charging location | Amount per mile |
|---|---|
| Home charger | 7p |
| Public charger | 15p |
Hybrid cars are treated as either petrol or diesel cars for advisory fuel rates.
You can use the previous fuel advisory rates for up to 1 month from the date any new rates apply.
If you require any help in this area, please feel free to contact our team today on 020 3793 2199 or enquire online here.
Last updated 29 Feb 2024 | First published 7 Jan 2020
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Helen Wood, CA
Helen is a qualified chartered accountant (CA) and joined TaxAssist in 2025 following three years as a freelance content writer for clients in the tax and accounting publishing sector. Prior to this, She spent 17 years at Big Four and Top 10 accountancy firms. Helen writes clear and helpful articles on tax and accounting for businesses and individuals.
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