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Hungary: HUPX electricity prices rise 27% in September 2025, trading volumes decline Read More »

Hungary: HUPX electricity prices rise 27% in September 2025, trading volumes decline

The average price of electricity on the day-ahead market of the Hungarian energy exchange HUPX reached 101.93 euros per MWh in September 2025, marking a 27 percent increase compared to August, when the average baseload price stood at 80.51 euros per MWh. The average peak price on the HUPX day-ahead market amounted to 97.08 euros […]

Europe: Electricity prices in Southeast and Central Europe surge in Week 39 of 2025 Read More »

Europe: Electricity prices in Southeast and Central Europe surge in Week 39 of 2025

During Week 39 of 2025, electricity market prices recovered significantly compared to Week 38 across Southeast European countries. All markets reported weekly average prices above €90/MWh, with Italy and Hungary exceeding €100/MWh. The increase was driven by rising weekly gas and CO2 emission allowance prices, even though electricity demand declined in most markets, along with

Bulgaria sees divergent energy price trends in H1 2025: Business costs fall, household bills rise Read More »

Bulgaria sees divergent energy price trends in H1 2025: Business costs fall, household bills rise

Electricity prices for businesses in Bulgaria decreased in the first half of 2025 compared to the second half of 2024, according to data from the National Statistical Institute. The only exception was the smallest corporate users consuming less than 20 MWh per year, who experienced a 6.9% increase. The largest reduction was recorded among major

Europe: Electricity prices surge in late September amid lower renewable output and rising demand Read More »

Europe: Electricity prices surge in late September amid lower renewable output and rising demand

In the fourth week of September, average electricity prices increased in most major European markets compared to the previous week. Exceptions included Italy’s IPEX market, which fell slightly by 0.9%, and the MIBEL market of Spain and Portugal, which dropped 18%. France’s EPEX SPOT market saw the smallest increase at 34%, while the Nord Pool

Europe: Week 38 electricity prices fall across SEE amid higher renewables output Read More »

Europe: Week 38 electricity prices fall across SEE amid higher renewables output

During Week 38 of 2025, electricity market prices in Southeastern Europe (SEE) eased significantly compared to Week 37. All markets reported weekly average prices below €90/MWh, except Italy. The decline was driven by lower gas and CO2 emission allowance prices, reduced demand in most markets, and increased availability of renewable generation. Average electricity prices across

Region: Southeast Europe electricity prices surge in Week 37 of 2025 Read More »

Region: Southeast Europe electricity prices surge in Week 37 of 2025

During Week 37 of 2025, electricity prices across Southeast European (SEE) countries rose significantly compared to Week 36. All markets reported weekly average prices above €100/MWh, except for Türkiye. The increase was driven by higher gas and CO2 emission allowance prices, lower solar output, and recovering demand across most markets. Prices averaged around €101/MWh, peaking

European electricity prices drop in early September amid high wind output and low gas prices Read More »

European electricity prices drop in early September amid high wind output and low gas prices

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%.

Romania sees sharp decline in day-ahead and intraday electricity prices in August 2025 Read More »

Romania sees sharp decline in day-ahead and intraday electricity prices in August 2025

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%

Region: Electricity prices mixed, renewable generation rises, demand and cross-border trade shift Read More »

Region: Electricity prices mixed, renewable generation rises, demand and cross-border trade shift

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

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

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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