HMRC advisory fuel rates
These rates apply from 1 June 2018 and have slightly increased on the previous quarter rates, for petrol cars with engine of 1400cc or more and diesel cars with an engine size less than 1600cc. The previous rates can be used for up to one month from the date the new rates apply.
The rates only apply in the following circumstances:
- reimburse employees for business travel in their company cars; or
- require employees to repay the cost of fuel used for private travel.
These rates cannot be used in any other circumstances. If the rates are used, it is not necessary to apply for a dispensation to cover the payments made.
When employees are reimbursed for business travel in their company cars, HMRC will accept there is no taxable profit and no Class 1A national Insurance to pay.
Advisory fuel rates from 1 June 2018
Engine size Petrol – amount per mile (Mar 18 rate in brackets) LPG – amount per mile
1400cc or less 11p (11p) 7p (7p)
1401cc to 2000cc 14p (14p) 9p (8p)
Over 2000cc 22p (22p) 14p (13p)
Engine size Diesel – amount per mile
1600cc or less 10p (9p)
1601cc to 2000cc 11p (11p)
Over 2000cc 13p (13p)
Hybrid cars are treated as either petrol or diesel cars for this purpose.
HMRC reviews rates quarterly on 1 March, 1 June, 1 September and 1 December.
Disclaimer:- The information contained herein is given by way of general guidance only and no action should be taken solely on the basis of the information contained herein. The Avanti Group (UK) Ltd will be pleased to provide further guidance on the issues, and how they might affect you. No liability is accepted by the firm for any action taken without seeking appropriate professional advice