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Advisory Fuel Rates from 1 March 2019

The advisory fuel rates are changing from the 1st March 2019.

These rates apply to employees who claim back fuel expenses when using a company car.

The previous rates can be used for up to 1 month from the date the new rates apply.

Engine sizePetrol – amount per mileLPG – amount per mile
1400cc or less11 pence7 pence
1401cc – 2000cc14 pence8 pence
Over 2000cc21 pence13 pence
Engine sizeDiesel – amount per mile
1600cc or less10 pence
1601cc – 2000cc11 pence
Over 2000cc13 pence

Hybrid cars are treated as either petrol or diesel cars for this purpose.

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