OREANDA-NEWS. January 22, 2015. One of the largest vehicle fuel retailers, Statoil, has asked the Supreme Court for its opinion on Tallinn City Council's ban on the sale of strong alcohol in filling stations, which is due to come into effect on July 1.

The company said the ban is unconstitutional as it goes against the freedom of enterprise, and previous rulings by the Supreme Court have said such bans are illegal.

Statoil said the ban, due in effect on July 1, should be postponed until the court has come to a conclusion.

The ban, among a number of others to limit the availability of alcohol, is part of the city's drive against alcohol consumption.