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HMRC cuts three mileage rates for drivers from September

HMRC has announced reductions to three advisory fuel rates, effective September 1. The changes affect certain diesel and LPG vehicles, with rates decreasing by 1p per mile.

By Tertius News AI Desk 1 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Aug 31, 2026 Published 1h ago

HMRC has announced that three advisory fuel rates for motorists will be reduced, with the changes taking effect on September 1. The tax authority, which is part of the Labour government's taxation department, reviews these rates every quarter.

The full schedule of rates has been published on HMRC's official website. These rates provide guidance for companies and employees who use company vehicles for work-related travel. The government-set rates are intended to ensure fair and accurate reimbursement for business mileage while simplifying fuel expense claims for those driving company cars.

The three rates being reduced are:

Diesel cars with an engine size between 1,601cc and 2,000cc: down from 17p per mile to 16p per mile.
Diesel models with an engine between 1,601cc and 2,000cc: down from 23p per mile to 22p per mile.
LPG vehicles with an engine greater than 2,000cc: down from 21p per mile to 20p per mile.

Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs) are the rates established by HMRC to help employers reimburse staff for work-related travel in company vehicles, or for workers to repay the company for fuel used during personal journeys. The rates are designed to reflect current fuel prices across petrol, diesel, LPG, and electric vehicles. HMRC routinely reviews and adjusts these rates to keep pace with fluctuating fuel costs and improvements in vehicle efficiency.

For businesses, AFRs offer a practical way to reimburse staff for mileage without having to calculate fuel expenses separately for each trip. Adopting HMRC's advisory fuel rates simplifies the process for employers when compensating workers who drive company vehicles. By following these prescribed rates, organisations can streamline their administrative tasks and maintain compliance.

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Derby Telegraph

Framing: Announces a cut in three HMRC charges for drivers, highlighting the reduction and timing. — Informative and neutral, with a practical focus on what changes and how they affect businesses.

as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Three HMRC mileage rates for motorists are being reduced.
The changes come into force on September 1.
Diesel cars with an engine size of between 1,601-2,000cc: down from 17p per mile to 16p per mile.
Diesel models with an engine between 1,601-2,000cc: down from 23p per mile to 22p per mile.
LPG vehicles with an engine greater than 2,000cc: down from 21p per mile to 20p per mile.
The rates are set by the Labour government's taxation department.
Advisory Fuel Rates are reviewed quarterly.
The full schedule is available on HMRC's official website.
The rates apply to company vehicles for work-related journeys.
The rates are designed to mirror current fuel prices across petrol, diesel, LPG, and electric vehicles.
HMRC routinely reviews and adjusts rates to keep pace with fluctuating fuel costs and vehicle efficiency.
Adopting rates simplifies reimbursement for employers.
The RAC provided a quote explaining what AFRs are.

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Leicester Mercury

Framing: Informative and neutral, with a practical focus on what changes and how they affect businesses.

as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Three HMRC mileage rates for motorists are being reduced.
The changes come into force on September 1.
Diesel cars with an engine size of between 1,601-2,000cc: down from 17p per mile to 16p per mile.
Diesel models with an engine between 1,601-2,000cc: down from 23p per mile to 22p per mile.
LPG vehicles with an engine greater than 2,000cc: down from 21p per mile to 20p per mile.
The rates are set by the Labour government's taxation department.
Advisory Fuel Rates are reviewed quarterly.
The full schedule is available on HMRC's official website.
The rates apply to company vehicles for work-related journeys.
The rates are designed to mirror current fuel prices across petrol, diesel, LPG, and electric vehicles.
HMRC routinely reviews and adjusts rates to keep pace with fluctuating fuel costs and vehicle efficiency.
Adopting rates simplifies reimbursement for employers.
The RAC provided a quote explaining what AFRs are.

Read the source article →

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimThree HMRC mileage rates for motorists are being reduced.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Derby Telegraph as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC, Leicester Mercury as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe changes come into force on September 1.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Leicester Mercury as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC, Derby Telegraph as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimDiesel cars with an engine size of between 1,601-2,000cc: down from 17p per mile to 16p per mile.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Derby Telegraph as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC, Leicester Mercury as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimDiesel models with an engine between 1,601-2,000cc: down from 23p per mile to 22p per mile.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Derby Telegraph as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC, Leicester Mercury as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimLPG vehicles with an engine greater than 2,000cc: down from 21p per mile to 20p per mile.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Derby Telegraph as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC, Leicester Mercury as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe rates are set by the Labour government's taxation department.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Derby Telegraph as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC, Leicester Mercury as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimAdvisory Fuel Rates are reviewed quarterly.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Leicester Mercury as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC, Derby Telegraph as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimHMRC's full schedule of rates has been made available on HMRC's official website.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Derby Telegraph as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC, Leicester Mercury as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe rates apply to company vehicles for work-related journeys.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Derby Telegraph as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC, Leicester Mercury as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe rates are designed to mirror current fuel prices across petrol, diesel, LPG, and electric vehicles.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Derby Telegraph as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC, Leicester Mercury as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimHMRC routinely reviews and adjusts rates to keep pace with fluctuating fuel costs and vehicle efficiency.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Derby Telegraph as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC, Leicester Mercury as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimAdopting rates simplifies reimbursement for employers.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Derby Telegraph as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC, Leicester Mercury as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe RAC said: 'Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs) are the rates established by government to help businesses in reimbursing or being reimbursed for fuel costs of company cars.'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Leicester Mercury as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC, Derby Telegraph as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe rates apply only where an employee uses a company car for business travel or must repay the company for personal use.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Leicester Mercury as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC, Derby Telegraph as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC

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1 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: Derby Telegraph, Leicester Mercury 14 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-09-01