In 2026, petrol and diesel vehicle owners in the UK will face significant increases in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) charges, impacting nearly all drivers. The standard VED charge for cars registered after 2017 will rise from £195 to £200 as of April 1. The Expensive Car Supplement, applicable to vehicles priced over £40,000, will jump to £440. The most polluting vehicles, those emitting over 255g/km of CO2, will see their annual tax increase by £200, resulting in a total of £5,690. Slightly cleaner cars emitting between 226 and 255g/km will incur an annual fee of £4,850. Older models registered between 2001 and 2017 will be categorized into one of 13 tax bands based on their emissions, with the highest emitters paying £790 annually. Additionally, vehicles with engines larger than 1549cc will see a £15 increase, while those with smaller engines will pay £10 more. Notably, cars registered before 1986 will continue to be exempt from VED fees due to historic tax exemption rules, benefiting classic car owners.