The changes will see the van benefit charge increase from £3,000 for 2013/14 to £3,090 for 2014/15.
In addition, the van fuel benefit charge will rise from £564 for the current tax year to £581.
Meanwhile, company car fuel benefit charges will increase from £21,100 for 2013/14 to £21,700 for 2014/15, making free private fuel even less worthwhile for fleet drivers.
Commenting on the changes to the company car fuel benefit charge, Jeff Whitcombe of BCF Wessex Consultants Limited, pointed out that not only is there an increase of £600 in line with RPI and as announced in the 2013 Budget but also the appropriate BiK percentage for most cars will increase by 1% in April 2014 and fuel prices are at their lowest level since 2011.
He added: 'Essentially with tax rising and fuel prices falling, there’s a double whammy for drivers that should make them question the benefit of free fuel.'
