Advisory fuel rates for company cars

New company car advisory fuel rates have been published which take effect from 1 September 2016.

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New company car advisory fuel rates have been published which take effect from 1 September 2016. 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 2016 are:

Engine size Petrol
1400cc or less 11p
1401cc - 2000cc 13p
Over 2000cc 20p
Engine size LPG
1400cc or less 7p
1401cc - 2000cc 9p
Over 2000cc 13p
Engine size Diesel
1600cc or less 9p
1601cc - 2000cc 11p
Over 2000cc 13p

The 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.

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

Internet link: GOV.UK AFR