HMRC publishes latest advisory fuel rates
HMRC has announced latest advisory fuel rates, which take effect from 1 December 2020 and bring just one update.
The rate for petrol engines from 1401cc to 2000cc drops a penny to 11ppm from 1 December 2020
The only change is for petrol engines from 1401cc to 2000cc, where the rate drops a penny to 11ppm.
All other rates, including for diesel and LPG-fuelled models, remain the same.
The electric vehicle rate remains at 4ppm.
The new tables are as follows (old rates in brackets):
| Engine size | Petrol – amount per mile | LPG – amount per mile |
|---|---|---|
| 1400cc or less | 10 pence (10p) | 7 pence (7p) |
| 1401cc to 2000cc | 11 pence (12p) | 8 pence (8p) |
| Over 2000cc | 17 pence (17) | 12 pence (12p) |
| Engine size | Diesel – amount per mile |
|---|---|
| 1600cc or less | 8 pence (8p) |
| 1601cc to 2000cc | 10 pence (10p) |
| Over 2000cc | 12 pence (12p) |
As before, hybrid cars are to be treated as petrol or diesel vehicles.
The previous rates can be used for up to one month from the date the new rates apply.
The full table can be viewed here.
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.
