Fuel rates for company car drivers

HMRC has announced new advisory fuel rates, from 1 June 2026, for employees using a company car.

Engine size

Petrol – amount per mile

LPG – amount per mile

1400cc or less

14p

11p

1401cc to 2000cc

17p

13p

Over 2000cc

26p

21p

 

Engine size

Diesel – amount per mile

1600cc or less

15p

1601cc to 2000cc

17p

Over 2000cc

23p

 

From 1 June 2026 the advisory electric rates for fully electric cars are:

  • 7p per mile for home charging
  • 15p per mile for public charging

Hybrid cars are treated as either petrol or diesel cars for advisory fuel rates.

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

A list of earlier rates can be found on the HMRC website.