HMRC announces latest Advisory Fuel Rates
HMRC has announced new Advisory Fuel Rates, which are effective from 1 September and bring increases for some engine categories.
HMRC has published new advisory fuel rates
The new rates see a 1p per mile increase for diesel engines 1601cc to 2,000cc, and over 2000cc.
In addition, there is a 1p increase for petrol engines of 1400cc or less. LPG rates stay the same.
The new AFR figures (old ones in brackets) are:
| Engine size | Petrol | LPG |
| 1400cc or less | 11p (10p) | 7p (7p) |
| 1401cc to 2000cc | 13p (13p) | 9p (9p) |
| Over 2000cc | 20p (20p) | 13p (13p) |
| Engine size | Diesel |
| 1600cc or less | 9p (9p) |
| 1601cc to 2000cc | 11p (10p) |
| Over 2000cc | 13p (12p) |
Hybrid cars are treated as either petrol or diesel cars for this purpose.
Fleets can use the previous rates for up to one month from the date the new rates apply.
Natalie Middleton
Natalie has worked as a fleet journalist for over 20 years, previously as assistant editor on the former Company Car magazine before joining Fleet World in 2006. Prior to this, she worked on a range of B2B titles, including Insurance Age and Insurance Day.
