HMRC have published new advisory fuel rates for company car drivers that apply from 1 March 2026.
The petrol, diesel and home charging rates have remained static this quarter, while the LPG and public charging rates have changed.
The new rates per mile are:
|
Engine size |
Petrol |
Diesel |
LPG |
Electric* |
Electric* |
|
1,400cc or less |
12p |
10p |
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1,600cc or less |
12p |
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1,401cc - 2,000cc |
14p |
12p |
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1,601cc to 2,000cc |
13p |
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Over 2,000cc. |
22p |
18p |
19p |
* Fully electric cars only
Hybrid cars are treated as either petrol or diesel cars for these purposes.
The old rates may be used until 31 March 2026, see Advisory fuel rates (company car drivers).
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