AFR Rates for December 2017 announced

Posted Author Neil VaughanPosted on Categories Fleet News

HMRC has released its latest advisory fuel rates (AFRs) which will come into force from December 1.

The rates apply to all journeys made on or after 1 December until further notice.  However, for one month from the date of change, employers may choose to use either the previous or new rates.

There are four changes: a 1p per mile increase for diesel-engined vehicles and LPG vehicles over 2,000cc and a 1ppm increase for petrol and LPG vehicles between 1,401cc and 2,000cc.

The new rates are as follows.

Diesel

1600cc  or  less: 9p (no change)

1601cc  to  2000cc: 11p (no change)

Over  2000cc: 13p (up by 1p)

Petrol

1400cc  or  less: 11p (no change)

1401cc  to  2000cc: 14p (up by 1p)

Over  2000cc: 21p (no change)

LPG

1400cc  or  less: 7p (no change)

1401cc  to  2000cc: 9p (up by 1p)

Over  2000cc: 14p (up by 1p)

 

For more information, please visit our reclaimable mileage allowance section.

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