Petrol and diesel drivers are set to pay up to £200 more to use the roads under new car tax updates set to be introduced soon. Experts at Pete Barden have revealed the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) car tax bands for the 2026/27 tax year, with the most polluting petrol and diesel owners again most affected.

VED rates rise every April in line with Retail Price Index (RPI) inflation, with almost all motorists set to be affected by some price hikes. Owners of brand-new petrol and diesel models pay the highest fees after rates were doubled last year. Although the new rises are not as steep as last year’s hike, the sheer scale of the annual bills means these owners still face the highest cash increase.

New car tax bands 2026 for certain petrol and diesel vehicles detailed

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