Advisory fuel rates for company cars
12th December 2019
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New company car advisory fuel rates have been published which took effect from 1 December 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 December 2019 are:

Engine sizePetrol
1400cc or less 12p
1401cc - 2000cc 14p
Over 2000cc 21p
Engine sizeLPG
1400cc or less 8p
1401cc - 2000cc 9p
Over 2000cc 14p
Engine sizeDiesel
1600cc or less 9p
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
  • 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.

Internet link: GOV.UK AFR

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