AS Terminal, a prominent Estonian fuel company, has filed a complaint with the EU Commission, accusing the Estonian government of providing illegal state aid to its competitor, AS Olerex.
The complaint alleges that Olerex has been allowed to breach environmental requirements, potentially saving up to €35 million annually by avoiding biofuel obligations.
Rauno Raudsepp, head of AS Terminal, claims that this situation not only distorts market competition but also undermines the EU’s goals for environmentally friendly transport.
The complaint seeks assessment and recovery of the alleged illegal aid, which has reportedly given Olerex an unfair competitive advantage.
According to the Estonian Transport Fuels Union, Olerex may have benefited from up to €35 million in annual savings by not complying with biofuel requirements.
Additionally, the Estonian state has allegedly failed to apply up to €20 million in annual fines for these breaches.
This lax enforcement falls under the responsibility of the Estonian Environmental Board, Tax and Customs Board, and central government.
Full story Estonian fuel company accuses government of illegal state aid - Petroleum Australia
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