New Advisory Fuel Rates from 1 September
HMRC has announced new advisory fuel rates, effective from 1 September 2021 and introducing a number of changes.
For petrols and diesels, all three rates go up by at least a penny, with the rate for diesel engines over 2000cc going up 2p to 15ppm
For petrols, all three rates go up by a penny; reaching 12, 14 and 20ppm respectively.
For diesels, all three rates go up by at least a penny, with the rate for engines over 2000cc going up 2p to 15ppm.
For LPG-fuelled vehicles, the rates for engines of 1400cc or less and 1401cc to 2000cc go down by 1ppm while the rate for engines over 2000cc goes down by 2ppm.
All other rates stay the same.
The electric vehicle rate remains at 4ppm and, as before, hybrid cars are to be treated either as petrol or diesel vehicles.
The new tables are as follows (old rates in brackets):
| Engine size | Petrol – amount per mile | LPG – amount per mile |
|---|---|---|
| 1400cc or less | 12 pence (11p) | 7 pence (8p) |
| 1401cc to 2000cc | 14 pence (13p) | 8 pence (9p) |
| Over 2000cc | 20 pence (19p) | 12 pence (14p) |
| Engine size | Diesel – amount per mile |
|---|---|
| 1600cc or less | 10 pence (9p) |
| 1601cc to 2000cc | 12 pence (11p) |
| Over 2000cc | 15 pence (12p) |
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.
