HMRC publishes new advisory fuel rates
HMRC has announced latest advisory fuel rates, which take effect from 1 September 2019 and introduce minor rate changes for company car drivers.
The latest rates take effect from 1 September 2019
The changes bring 1ppm reductions for mid-size and larger petrol engines and mid-size diesels plus a 1ppm increase for mid-size LPG engines.
The new tables are as follows:
| Engine size | Petrol – amount per mile | LPG – amount per mile |
|---|---|---|
| 1400cc or less | 12 pence (12p) | 8 pence (8p) |
| 1401cc to 2000cc | 14 pence (15p) | 1o pence (9p) |
| Over 2000cc | 21 pence (22p) | 14 pence (14p) |
| Engine size | Diesel – amount per mile |
|---|---|
| 1600cc or less | 10 pence (10p) |
| 1601cc to 2000cc | 11 pence (12p) |
| Over 2000cc | 14 pence (14p) |
As before, hybrid cars are to be treated as petrol or diesel vehicles, while the electric vehicle rate remains at 4ppm. Rates for plug-in hybrids have still not been announced.
The full table can be viewed here.
Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs)HMRC
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.
