During the first week of September, average electricity prices in major European markets fell compared to the previous week. The Nordic Nord Pool market and France’s EPEX SPOT market recorded the largest percentage drops at 38% and 48%, respectively. Italy’s IPEX market and Germany’s EPEX SPOT market saw the smallest decreases at 3.1% and 5.9%. […]
In August 2025, the average electricity price on Romania’s day-ahead market at OPCOM was 78.29 euros per MWh, down 52.44% compared to August 2024 and 28.35% lower than July 2025, when the average baseload price was 103.5 euros per MWh. The traded volume on the day-ahead market reached 1.2 million MWh, a decline of 17.79%
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Week 35 of 2025 showed a varied pattern in electricity market prices across Southeast European countries compared to Week 34. Most markets recorded weekly average prices below €100/MWh, except Italy, which had the highest electricity price among the analyzed markets. Throughout the week, prices in most SEE countries hovered around €80/MWh, peaking on August 29
The Romanian Ministry of Energy has finalized a five-point plan aimed at lowering electricity prices, with measures expected to take effect next week. Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan stated that the initiative, developed in consultation with producers, distributors, suppliers, and regulators, is expected to reduce household and business energy costs by an average of 20 to
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During the fourth week of August, electricity prices in major European markets showed mixed trends compared to the previous week. The Nord Pool market in the Nordic countries recorded the largest weekly average increase at 58%. Italy’s IPEX market and the EPEX SPOT markets of the Netherlands and Germany also saw price rises of 3.6%,
In the second quarter of 2025, electricity prices for households in Slovenia increased sharply, while prices for non-household consumers declined, according to data from the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Energy. The retail reference price for the average household was 196.3 euros/MWh, up 18% from the first quarter, though still 7% lower than a year
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The Energy Agency Council has approved an increase in regulated electricity prices for households and small customers, following a request from power utility EPS. From 1 October, prices for guaranteed supply will rise by 6.6%. The agency stated that the adjustment reflects higher costs associated with access to the transmission and distribution network. Additionally, the
In Week 34 of 2025, electricity market prices declined across most South East European (SEE) countries compared to Week 30 (21–27 July 2025), with all markets moving to weekly average prices below €100/MWh except for Italy, which recorded the highest electricity price among the analysed markets. The price drop was driven by lower electricity demand
In the first week of August, average electricity prices fell in most major European markets compared to the previous week. The exceptions were Italy’s IPEX market and Spain and Portugal’s MIBEL market, which rose by 3.5%, 57%, and 59%, respectively. The largest percentage drop was recorded in the Nordic Nord Pool market, down 76%. Other
In July 2025, the average electricity price on the day-ahead market of the Romanian energy exchange OPCOM was 103.5 euros/MWh. This represents a 28.69% decrease compared to July 2024, but a 20.16% increase compared to June 2025, when the average baseload price was 86.13 euros/MWh. The traded volume on the day-ahead market in July reached
