Advisory fuel rates for company cars
New company cars advisory fuel rates have been published which take effect from 1 March 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 March 2019 are:
| Engine size | Petrol |
| 1400cc or less | 11p |
| 1401cc – 2000cc | 14p |
| Over 2000cc | 21p |
| Engine size | LPG |
| 1400cc or less | 7p |
| 1401cc – 2000cc | 8p |
| Over 2000cc | 13p |
| Engine size | Diesel |
| 1600cc or less | 10p |
| 1601cc – 2000cc | 11p |
| Over 2000cc | 13p |
HMRC guidance states that the rates only apply when you either:
- reimburse employees for business travel in their company cars or
- 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
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