New company car advisory fuel rates have been published which take effect from 1 September 2018. 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 2018 are:
| Engine size | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 1400cc or less | 12p |
| 1401cc – 2000cc | 15p |
| Over 2000cc | 22p |
| Engine size | LPG |
|---|---|
| 1400cc or less | 7p |
| 1401cc – 2000cc | 9p |
| Over 2000cc | 13p |
| Engine size | Diesel |
|---|---|
| 1600cc or less | 10p |
| 1601cc – 2000cc | 12p |
| 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 when they’ve used their company car
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
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