The average price of electricity for this Tuesday, April 7, 2026 rises sharply and stands at 33.48 euros per megawatt hour (euros/MWh). If compared to the rate set on Monday, April 6, electricity becomes 44.60% more expensive, that is, it is paid 10.33 euros more, since That day the price was 23.15 euros/MWh according to data published by the Iberian Energy Market Operator (OMIE).
What time is electricity cheaper this Tuesday?
The cheapest price to consume electricity will be concentrated in the section that goes from 12:00 to 16:00, with a price of 0.00 euros/MWh. After this time slot, the next cheapest hour, in which electricity will cost 0.28 euros, will be between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Although the price marks 0 euros in some hours, that does not mean that the electricity is free.
When is electricity most expensive this Tuesday?
If we talk about the highest price of the day, this will be from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with a price of 118.14 euros/MWh. Another time when it is not recommended to turn on appliances is between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., when it will have a price of 91.66 euros. Here it is important to avoid excessive use of electricity at home.
Price of electricity by hour, Tuesday, April 7
To save on your bill, it is important to know the price of electricity hour by hour during the 24 time slots of the day. It must be taken into account that the highest cost of electricity will occur at night and in the early morning, as well as that the best time to save is during midday, as can be seen in the following list and graph prepared with official OMIE data.
| Hour | Price (€/MWh) |
|---|---|
| 00:00 – 01:00 | 32.23 |
| 01:00 – 02:00 | 29.18 |
| 02:00 – 03:00 | 23.56 |
| 03:00 – 04:00 | 22.60 |
| 04:00 – 05:00 | 23.43 |
| 05:00 – 06:00 | 30.89 |
| 06:00 – 07:00 | 42.87 |
| 07:00 – 08:00 | 63.52 |
| 08:00 – 09:00 | 39.64 |
| 09:00 – 10:00 | 29.38 |
| 10:00 – 11:00 | 5.30 |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | 0.69 |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | 0.00 |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | 0.00 |
| 14:00 – 15:00 | 0.00 |
| 15:00 – 16:00 | 0.00 |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | 0.28 |
| 17:00 – 18:00 | 3.80 |
| 18:00 – 19:00 | 26.78 |
| 19:00 – 20:00 | 50.74 |
| 20:00 – 21:00 | 91.66 |
| 21:00 – 22:00 | 118.14 |
| 22:00 – 23:00 | 89.24 |
| 23:00 – 24:00 | 79.48 |
Evolution of the price of electricity during the first 7 days of April
During the first 7 days of April, the average price of electricity has been 17.40 euros, so it can be said that we now pay 32.44 euros less on average, since exactly a year ago the average price was 32.44 euros.
Compared to a year ago, today electricity is 40.37% cheaper (22.66 euros less), since April 7, 2025 The pool price was set at 56.14.
| Date | 2025 | 2026 | Difference in euros/MWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1 | 58.60 | 5.15 | -53.45 |
| April 2 | 27.99 | 5.00 | -38.22 |
| April 3 | 22.10 | 14.44 | -7.66 |
| April 4 | 11.24 | 21.21 | 9.97 |
| April 5 | 24.42 | 23.15 | -1.27 |
| April 6 | 26.56 | 19.40 | -7.16 |
| April 7 | 56.14 | 33.48 | -22.66 |
Why does the price of electricity increase?
International tension continues to leave its mark on energy markets. The conflict in the Middle East and the uncertainty over strategic routes such as the Strait of Hormuz maintain pressure on oil and gas, although this effect does not always translate directly to the Spanish electricity market. Here, at least for now, the weight of renewables continues to help contain a good part of that impact.
That is what has been seen in recent months. While the external context continues to be marked by instability, the wholesale market in Spain has moved at much more moderate levels. January closed with an average price of 71.43 euros/MWh, but in February it fell to 13.53 euros/MWh. Furthermore, during March renewable generation once again played a very prominent role within the national electricity system.
In these first days of April, this trend of relatively low prices has continued, although with some specific increases. This is what happens this Tuesday, April 7, 2026, when the average price of electricity stands at 33.47 euros/MWh. The rise is noticeable when compared to recent especially cheap days, but the market is still very far from the highest values recorded at the beginning of the year.
This scenario is still relevant for consumers with regulated tariffs, although not in the same way as before. The PVPC continues to be linked to the daily market, but since 2024 it also incorporates futures references to smooth out oscillations. In 2026, this component has a greater weight in the calculation, so the rises and falls of the pool continue to influence, although its immediate effect on the bill is now somewhat smaller.