23 February 2026
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has released the advisory fuel rates to be used from 1 March 2026. You can use the previous rates for up to one month after the new rates apply.
HMRC Advisory Fuel Rates for Petrol, LPG & Hybrid
|
Engine size |
Petrol — rate per mile |
LPG — rate per mile |
|
1400cc or less |
12 pence |
10 pence |
|
1401cc to 2000cc |
14 pence |
12 pence |
|
Over 2000cc |
22 pence |
19 pence |
Hybrid cars should be treated as petrol or diesel for the purposes of these rates.
HMRC Advisory Fuel Rates for Diesel & Electric Cars
|
Engine size |
Diesel — rate per mile |
|
1600cc or less |
12 pence |
|
1601cc to 2000cc |
13 pence |
|
Over 2000cc |
18 pence |
HMRC Advisory Fuel Rates for Electric Cars
|
Charging locations |
Electric – rate per mile |
|
Home charger |
7 pence |
|
Public charger |
15 pence |
The fully electric car advisory rate now has a split depending on charging location.
This will also be reviewed quarterly along with the other rates.
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