HMRC Approved Mileage Rates 2026-03-10
2026-03-10
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The current HMRC approved mileage allowance rate has not changed since 2011, which raises concerns about its relevance given the significant increase in motoring costs over the same period.
What steps her Department is taking to ensure that HMRC approved mileage rates are up to date. The 45p a mile rate, set 15 years ago, is nowhere near the true cost of running a vehicle today, which was recently assessed at 67p a mile. Gemma, a social worker for over two decades, travels around 400 miles a month for work, which means she is paying over £1,000 a year just to do her job and care for other people.
We are looking at the issue and will consider the matter further in the usual way, as part of a future fiscal event. Through steps such as freezing fuel duty, we are taking wider action in the meantime to ensure that people pay the lowest price possible at the pump.
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Did not commit to updating the rates or provide a specific timeline
Looking At The Issue
In The Usual Way
Part Of A Future Fiscal Event
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The approved mileage allowance rate has not been updated since 2011, leading to significant discrepancies with current motoring costs. Gemma, a social worker, travels 400 miles a month, incurring a substantial cost to maintain her work.
The Chancellor's statement to review the issue is welcome, but can this work be expedited given the cost of living crisis? Gemma, a social worker for over two decades, travels around 400 miles a month for work, which means she is paying over £1,000 a year just to do her job and care for other people.
We keep all taxes under review ahead of fiscal events, but this is one area that I will be keeping a very close interest in.
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Did not commit to expediting the review process
Keep Under Review
Ahead Of Fiscal Events
Keeping A Very Close Interest
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The Chancellor has announced a fuel duty freeze, set to expire in September. With the next fiscal event scheduled later in the year, there is concern about the impact of higher petrol prices on the cost of living.
With the fuel duty freeze coming to an end in September and the next fiscal event not happening until later in the year, will the Chancellor commit to reviewing that decision at the end of this parliamentary Session if petrol prices are significantly higher than they are today?
The price of petrol today is 8p per litre lower than if I had followed the plans that were left to me by the previous Conservative Government. From April, it will be 11p per litre lower. Oil prices today are 24% lower than they were yesterday, so things are very volatile at the moment. The most important thing we can do to address the cost of living challenges people face is to de-escalate the conflict in the middle east.
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Did not commit to reviewing the decision
Price Of Petrol Today
Volatile At The Moment
De-Escalate The Conflict In The Middle East
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