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Increase HMRC mileage rate from 45p to reflect real driving costs

Submitted on Wednesday 8th April 2026

Rejected on Monday 27th April 2026

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)

Petition Action

Increase HMRC mileage rate from 45p to reflect real driving costs

Petition Details

Increase the 45p mileage rate as it no longer reflects real costs. Fuel, insurance, servicing and maintenance have all risen significantly. Many workers who drive for work are now left out of pocket as the rate has not kept pace with inflation.

Additional Information

The mileage rate is meant to cover all vehicle costs, not just fuel, but it is now too low. I drive for work four times per week and the allowance no longer covers fuel, maintenance or wear and tear. Many workers are effectively subsidising their jobs. A review is needed to reflect real costs and reduce financial pressure.


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This petition was rejected

The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:

There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.

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You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:

Update business mileage allowance from 45p per mile (not changed since 2011).
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/747733

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