United KingdomUK Fuel Duty & 20% VAT on Petrol/DieselFinance & SalaryUK Fuel Duty & 20% VAT Pump Price Breakdown Calculator
Calculate exact government tax breakdown in every tank of UK petrol or diesel: Fuel Duty (52.95p per litre) plus 20% Value Added Tax (VAT charged on both the wholesale fuel and the fuel duty itself - tax on tax).
Calculator Inputs
Live Real-TimeTotal Government Tax Paid (Fuel Duty + 20% VAT)
Total Pump Receipt Cost (£)
£80.25
Tax as Percentage of Total Pump Cost (%)
53 %
Detailed Calculation Breakdown
Calculation Methodology
Total Price = Pump Price per Litre * Litres Filled. Fuel Duty Total = Litres * £0.5295. VAT Total = Total Price * (20/120) = Total Price / 6. Total Tax = Fuel Duty + VAT. Net Fuel Cost = Total Price - Total Tax.
Important Legal & Educational Disclaimer
Fuel duty is currently 52.95p per litre for standard unleaded petrol and diesel. Combined taxes typically account for over 50% of the total pump price.
This calculator is designed for educational and informational purposes only based on public statutory frameworks. The outputs do not constitute binding financial, tax, or legal advice. We assume no liability for decisions made based on these estimations. Always verify with the relevant official authorities or a certified professional advisor.
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