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15.10.2026

Tarmo Kärsna: what should you know when choosing fuel, in addition to the posted price?

When we look at fuel stations, we usually check the price sign first. How much does gasoline cost today, and is it a few cents cheaper at the nearby station? A few cents difference in the price per liter may seem like a clear win, but based solely on price, an important difference in the composition and energy content of the fuels may go unnoticed.The price sign does not indicate how much energy you are buying. It is worth noting that the gasoline sold at Estonian stations is not the same. One significant difference between gasolines is the ethanol content. How can you tell which gasoline contains ethanol and which does not? The pumps are labeled with the fuel name as well as the labels E0, which means fossil gasoline, and E10 and E5, which contain 10% or 5% ethanol, respectively. The energy content of gasoline is approximately 32 MJ per liter, while ethanol has about 21 MJ per liter. Therefore, ethanol contains about one-third less energy per liter than gasoline.If gasoline contains 10% ethanol, its energy content per liter is approximately 3% lower than that of ethanol-free gasoline. At a price of two euros per liter, a 3% difference in energy content corresponds to about six cents per liter (2 € × 3% = 0.06 €). In other words, the seemingly cheaper E10 gasoline may actually contain less energy compared to the more expensive option, contrary to initial impressions.The actual fuel consumption and driving range depend on the car, driving style, weather, and driving conditions. However, there is a noticeable difference in energy content when the driving style is consistent and the same route is taken continuously.The gasolines sold at Alexela are ethanol-free. This means that each liter filled contains more energy than the same type of gasoline that contains ethanol. If the vehicle is left standing for the winter, the fuel composition also matters.Ethanol has another property: it binds moisture from the air well. For a daily-use car, where the fuel in the tank is constantly changing, this may not have significant practical effects. A different situation arises when the same fuel remains in the tank for an extended period, as moisture and water can damage the engine's fuel systems.In the cold season, this applies to hobby cars, motorcycles, boats, lawnmowers, and other seasonal equipment that is left standing for the winter. In such cases, it is also worth paying attention to the composition of the fuel that will remain in the tank for several months.Therefore, when choosing fuel, it is advisable to look at what you are actually getting for your money in addition to the price sign. A cheaper price per liter does not always mean cheaper driving – a liter is always a liter, but the energy contained in it may not be the same. 

04.09.2026

Alexela support brings young people to the Drama Theatre hall at a lower price in the new season

Estonian Drama Theatre continues its series of theatre evenings “Young to the Theatre!” this autumn, offering young people up to 26 years old the opportunity to visit performances at a discounted price and participate in special programs before or after the performance.Alexela has decided to lend its supportive shoulder to the youth evening series starting this season, so that the ticket price for the “Young to the Theatre!” evenings remains affordable for young people.The first fruit of the joint work of the Drama Theatre and Alexela is the youth evening “Rahamaa” with the performance at the Noblessner Foundry on September 18.The artistic director of the Drama Theatre, Hendrik Toompere Jr.: “Our great desire is to bring more young viewers to the theatre. To offer them something more permanent, an artistic experience, a view of people and society, which would nourish their minds and hearts with something more substantial, besides breaking news. And all this at a ticket price that would be affordable for them. Here, Alexela’s help is really needed.”“The future of Estonia depends, among other things, on the environment we create for today's young people and the opportunities we provide them. The best way to develop an interest in theatre is to go to the theatre, but for a young person, the price of a ticket can often be an obstacle,” said Marti Hääl, Chairman of the Board of Alexela. “As a domestic company, we consider it very important that more young people come to the theatre, experience Estonian culture and perhaps find something there that will stay with them for much longer than just one evening.”

31.08.2026

The Alexela Täkupoiss mobile kitchen is arriving in Türi

Starting from September 1st, Alexela will open a Täkupoiss mobile kitchen near the Türi automatic gas station, offering a selection of Alexela meals and coffee drinks to local residents and passersby. According to current plans, the mobile kitchen will remain in Türi until November and will be open every day from 7am to 9pm.“We are constantly looking for new opportunities to be closer to our customers and local people. We have an automatic gas station in Türi today, but we want to find out what interest local residents and passersby have in Alexela's food selection,” said Tiiu Valk, Alexela's commercial manager. “Establishing a full café-store is a major undertaking, and the mobile kitchen gives us a good opportunity to first come to Türi, offer Alexela flavors, and see in real life how people receive them.”The mobile kitchen's menu includes quick bites as well as burgers, wraps, hot dogs, and main courses. For example, customers can try the popular Grillburger among Alexela clients, as well as various chicken or beef wraps. In addition, the mobile kitchen offers Alexela coffee drinks made from specially roasted coffee beans for Alexela.“In a way, this is an opportunity for both us and the locals to experiment together to see if and in what form Alexela could be more present in Türi in the future.Alexela's goal is to provide people with necessary energy services at home, on the road, and at the destination. While on the road, this means, in addition to refueling and charging electric cars, the opportunity to take along a good coffee and a fresh meal.

16.08.2026

Peetri Pizza expands to 42 Alexela service stations

Alexela will start offering Peetri Pizza GO fast pizzas at 42 service stations across Estonia under a franchise agreement. After the expansion, Peetri and Pappa Pizza products will be available at a total of 102 sales locations in Estonia and Latvia, making Peetri Pizza the third largest franchise chain in the Baltics by the number of sales locations.At Alexela service stations, the Peetri Pizza GO concept will be implemented, designed to offer freshly baked pizza even in places where establishing a traditional pizza restaurant would not be practical.  The service stations will use recipes developed by Peetri Pizza, ready-made rolled pizza bases produced at the company's factory, and ingredients selected by Peetri Pizza. The pizza will be baked on-site in a compact fast oven. Initially, Alexela service stations will offer Margherita, Pepperoni, and Kebab pizzas.“The collaboration with Alexela is the largest expansion in Peetri Pizza's history so far. Our fast pizza will reach 42 new sales locations across Estonia at once and will become available in many places where Peetri Pizza has not been represented before,” said Peetri Pizza manager Marko Pleiats.“When on the go, convenience, speed, and quality are prioritized. We want people to be able to get everything they need in one place at Alexela: refuel, enjoy good coffee, eat something delicious, and drive away satisfied. That’s why we have enhanced our café-shop selection with freshly baked pizza,” said Alexela's commercial manager Tiiu Valk. “Peetri Pizza is a beloved Estonian brand, and we are pleased that through the collaboration of two domestic companies, we can now offer customers freshly baked pizza at all Alexela service stations across Estonia.”Peetri Pizza GO allows service locations to start offering freshly baked pizza without establishing a full-scale pizza kitchen. Since the pizza base arrives at the sales location ready-made, the staff does not need to prepare the dough or undergo pizza chef training. The staff only needs to add the ingredients specified in the recipe and put the pizza in the oven. This ensures consistent quality across all sales locations.“We developed the Peetri Pizza GO concept from the beginning to be easy to use at a gas station, concert venue, golf center, or any other existing dining location. The Peetri Pizza GO pizza is ready in just two minutes, but speed does not come at the expense of quality. In dozens of blind taste tests, people have not been able to distinguish its taste from the traditional Peetri Pizza,” said Pleiats.After the addition of 42 Alexela service stations, Peetri and Pappa Pizza pizzas are now sold at a total of 102 locations in Estonia and Latvia. In Estonia, there are 45 Peetri Pizza & Pasta restaurants, 14 of which also offer pasta, ten Pappa Pizza restaurants, and four standalone Peetri Pizza GO sales locations. One Peetri Pizza & Pasta restaurant also operates in the Latvian capital, Riga.Peetri Pizza is a domestic company founded in 1990, the largest pizza chain in Estonia, and a pioneer of the local pizza culture. The company develops the Peetri Pizza, Peetri Pizza GO, and Pappa Pizza brands based on a franchise model.Alexela is a domestic energy company that provides people with energy and convenience services at home, on the road, and at their destination. At Alexela service stations across Estonia, you can refuel with quality fuels, charge electric cars, and enjoy a pleasant meal stop. The café-shop selection offers something for everyone, whether it’s freshly prepared food, good coffee, or a quick snack to take on the road.  

03.08.2026

The option for authentication via SMS will end

Due to low usage, we have discontinued the option of authentication via SMS. In the future, you can conveniently authenticate yourself using Smart-ID or Mobile-ID, or log in to the Alexela charging portal: https: //charger.alexela.com

02.08.2026

New electricity calculation principle: what do electricity producers need to know?

From 1 August 2026, the electricity metering principle changed for customers who generate their own electricity, for example using solar panels.Previously, electricity taken from the grid and electricity fed into the grid were measured separately. The network operator now compares these amounts for each 15-minute period and calculates the difference between them. The network operator then sends this information to the electricity seller, who uses it to prepare the electricity bill. The electricity seller relies on the metering data provided by the network operator.For example, if you take 4 kWh of electricity from the grid during a 15-minute period and feed 3 kWh back into the grid at the same time, your consumption for that period will be recorded as 1 kWh. If you feed more electricity into the grid than you use from it during the same period, the remaining amount will be recorded as electricity fed into the grid.A production contract is required to sell electricity to the gridTo receive payment for electricity fed into the grid, you must have an electricity production contract, also known as a contract for feeding electricity into the grid.Without a production contract, we are unable to pay you for the electricity you feed into the grid. However, if electricity is fed into the grid, the balancing capacity cost required to maintain the balance of the electricity system still applies by law.If you are unsure whether you have a production contract, you can check this in the self-service environment.To conclude a production contract, please contact our customer service at alexela@alexela.ee.

14.07.2026

How is the electricity bill formed?

The electricity bill may seem complicated at first glance, as it consists not only of the cost of consumed electricity. The size of the bill is also affected by network services, national fees, and taxes. Some of these depend on your chosen electricity package, and some are nationally established. Let's take a closer look at what the electricity bill consists of and what each line item actually means.In general, an electricity bill is divided as follows:electricity accounts for approximately half of the bill;the network service accounts for about one quarter;the remaining part consists of state-regulated charges and taxes, such as electricity excise duty, VAT, the security of supply fee, the balancing capacity fee, and the renewable energy fee.ElectricityElectricity makes up the largest part of your electricity bill. This is the amount you pay for the electricity you have used during the month. How much you pay depends primarily on the electricity plan you have chosen. The price may either be agreed in advance under a fixed-price plan or vary according to the electricity market under a spot-price plan. You can find out more about Alexela’s electricity plans on our website.Network service feeThis fee covers the operation and maintenance of the electricity grid by Elektrilevi. Elektrilevi is responsible for delivering electricity from the grid to homes and businesses. It is also responsible for ensuring the reliability of the electricity network and resolving faults when necessary.Electricity excise dutyElectricity excise duty is a tax established by law. It is calculated for every kilowatt-hour consumed and is paid into the state budget.Value added taxAs with most goods and services, VAT at the applicable rate of 24% is added to all charges on the electricity bill.Balancing capacity feeElectricity generation and consumption must remain balanced at all times. This means that exactly as much electricity must be generated as is being used at any given moment. The balancing capacity fee helps cover the costs of keeping the electricity grid stable and ensuring preparedness for unexpected changes in generation or consumption.Security of supply feeThe security of supply fee helps ensure that there is enough electricity available in Estonia even when, for example, renewable energy generation is low or consumption is higher than usual. It is used to finance reserve capacities that can begin generating electricity quickly when needed.Renewable energy feeThe renewable energy fee helps finance renewable energy generation in Estonia. Its rate is set annually by Elering and is the same for all electricity consumers.

18.06.2026

Alexela Täkupoiss received the family-friendly restaurant gold label

The summer of 2026 has begun with great news: Alexela Täkupoiss has received the family-friendly dining place badge from the Estonian Association of Large Families for the third time this year, this time with the highest gold badge! "We are very proud that Täkupoiss received the gold badge this year," said restaurant manager Triinu Sommer. "This recognition shows that our consistent work in maintaining and developing a family-friendly dining experience has been noticed and is appreciated by our customers."Täkupoiss is designed to be a place where all our guests, both big and small, can feel comfortable. For visitors with children, there is a children's menu, a play corner in the restaurant, a fenced playground outside, highchairs, and convenient facilities for families with young children.Thank you to all our visitors and customers, thanks to whom Täkupoiss can be the kind of place where it is good to come with the family, while on a journey, or separately to seek a culinary experience. Your trust and feedback help us to improve every day! The commission assessed the child- and family-friendliness of the dining establishment's customer service, menu, interior, and whether activities that do not require screens are provided for children during waiting times.The recognition was awarded for the sixth time this year.

16.06.2026

Alexela received the recognition of "Supporter of the Defence Forces"

The Ministry of Defence recognised Alexela with the gold-level “Supporter of National Defenders” award! Marti Hääl: “I had the honour of accepting this recognition on behalf of all our employees, current and future customers, and cooperation partners.”According to President Alar Karis, national defence works better when it is backed by the whole society, including entrepreneurs and employers. “14,000 reservists took part in training assemblies last year, and many of them would not have been able to do so without the support of their employers. I thank the companies and institutions that stand by our national defenders and thereby make a direct contribution to Estonia’s national defence. Your example inspires others as well and helps make supporting national defenders increasingly natural and self-evident,” said Karis.Accepting the recognition on behalf of Alexela, Marti Hääl said: “The example of Ukraine shows us that a country’s defence capability is only as strong as the breadth of its willingness to defend itself and the resilience of society in any crisis situation. As a provider of an essential service, all of us at Alexela share an important role and responsibility. But the same also applies to all our partners and customers. Every contribution counts, and everyone’s contribution to national defence, according to their ability, should already be a basic hygiene factor in society. Starting from the everyday choices of every person in Estonia.”“I had the honour of accepting this highest recognition for supporting national defenders on behalf of all our employees, current and future customers, and cooperation partners,” he added.The gold-level “Supporter of National Defenders” recognition is awarded for a long-term and exceptional contribution to supporting Estonia’s national defenders and for meeting the following criteria:being a clearly outstanding example to others in its market sector by highlighting issues concerning reservists with partners, customers, and other stakeholders;offering various benefits to reservists and the Defence Forces, including discounts, equipment rental opportunities, free transport, and similar support;having paid the difference between the employee’s salary and the training assembly allowance to a person participating in an exercise (that is, having maintained the person’s full monthly salary);having continued to pay the person’s salary in full during the exercise;having paid the person an additional bonus or enabled paid additional leave for the duration of the exercise.This year, for the fourth time, the Ministry of Defence recognised companies and organisations that make an outstanding contribution to Estonia’s national defence and support national defenders both in their everyday work and during training assemblies.Photo: Raigo Pajula