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Romania: Ministry of Energy unveils five-point plan to cut electricity prices by 20–25%

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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Europe: Electricity prices show mixed trends in late August, forecasts point to September declines

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%,

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Slovenia sees household electricity prices rise in Q2 2025, non-household prices decline

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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Serbia: Approves 6.6% increase in household electricity prices, extends guaranteed supply to small businesses

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

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Region: Electricity prices drop across most of SEE in late August 2025 as demand and renewable output decline

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

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Europe: Electricity prices drop in early August, while Italy and Iberian markets see sharp increases

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

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Romania: OPCOM day-ahead electricity prices fall year-on-year but rise monthly in July 2025

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

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Europe: ERS rules out electricity price hike in Republic of Srpska

Luka Petrovic, General Director of the state-owned power utility ERS, announced that there are no plans to increase electricity prices in the Republic of Srpska. He emphasized that the electricity system is expected to remain stable in the coming period, eliminating the need for any price adjustments. Petrovic highlighted that ERS has implemented several measures

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Region: Heatwave drives SEE electricity prices to summer highs in Week 30 of 2025

In Week 30 of 2025, electricity market prices rose significantly across most Southeast European (SEE) countries compared to the previous week. All markets recorded weekly average prices above €100/MWh, with the exception of Türkiye. This marked the highest price point since the start of summer. The price increase was mainly attributed to elevated electricity demand

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Europe: Electricity prices drop across most European markets in late July amid lower demand and rising wind output

In the fourth week of July, average electricity prices declined in most major European markets compared to the previous week. Exceptions included the EPEX SPOT markets of the Netherlands and Germany, as well as the Nord Pool market covering the Nordic countries, which experienced price increases of 0.9%, 1.2%, and 20%, respectively. The MIBEL markets

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