What are the pros of a diesel-only fuel policy?

A:

Pros

• Easy to administer
• Allows a single mileage reimbursement rate to be used
• Suits high-mileage drivers who do regular motorway journeys
• Generally suits the company car tax regime

Cons

• Restricts driver choice
• Could prove more expensive for low-mileage drivers
• Diesel particulate filters can cause an issue with predominantly urban use
• Not as environmentally-friendly as other options
• Diesels generally have a higher purchase price than petrols
• Diesels have a 3% benefit-in-kind tax surcharge until 2016/17