Advisory fuel rates for company cars

Petrol pump

New company car advisory fuel rates have been published which take effect from 1 September 2019. The guidance states: 'You can use the previous rates for up to one month from the date the new rates apply'. The rates only apply to employees using a company car.

The advisory fuel rates for journeys undertaken on or after 1 September 2019 are:

Engine size

Petrol

1400cc or less

12p

1401cc - 2000cc

14p

Over 2000cc

21p

Engine size

LPG

1400cc or less

8p

1401cc - 2000cc

10p

Over 2000cc

14p

Engine size

Diesel

1600cc or less

10p

1601cc - 2000cc

11p

Over 2000cc

14p

HMRC guidance states that the rates only apply when you either:

  • reimburse employees for business travel in their company cars or
  • require employees to repay the cost of fuel used for private travel.

You must not use these rates in any other circumstances.

The Advisory Electricity Rate for fully electric cars is 4 pence per mile. Electricity is not a fuel for car fuel benefit purposes.

If you would like to discuss your car policy, please contact us.


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Published Date: 
Wednesday, 4 September 2019