HMRC has been forced into a U-turn just days before launching new rates for petrol, diesel and electric car owners . A HMRC spokesperson apologised for any inconvenience caused.

On Monday, September 1, HMRC rolled out new advisory fuel rates for people who drive company cars through their employers. Advisory fuel rates are applicable for employees being reimbursed for business travel completed in cars provided by their companies.

These rates only apply to employees using a company car. Drivers use the rates when you either reimburse employees for business travel in their company cars or need employees to repay the cost of fuel used for private travel.

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