The average price of electricity for consumers with a regulated or indexed tariff in the free market will be 129.80 euros/MWh this Monday, April 13, 2026, as stated by Red Eléctrica. This represents an increase of 53.94% compared to the sunday pricewhich means an increase of 45.48 euros.
It must be taken into account that this amount corresponds to the Voluntary Price for Small Consumers (PVPC), that is, it applies to users with a regulated or indexed rate, which is different from that set by the Iberian Energy Market Operator (OMIE).
What time is electricity cheaper today, Monday, April 13?
The cheapest hour of electricity will occur from 4:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m., when it will be paid at 76.54 euros/MWh. The next cheapest time slot to take into account will be between 3:00 and 4:00, at a price of €79.11/MWh.
What time is electricity most expensive today, Monday, April 13?
The most expensive hour will be between 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., with a price of 265.35 euros/MWh. While other time slots to avoid to save will take place between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., at a price of €242.93/MWh.
Hourly electricity price, Monday, April 13 (PVPC)
The Voluntary Price for Small Consumers (PVPC) is updated every hour, so it is essential to keep an eye on its evolution if we want to save on the electricity bill. This is how the electricity prices will look this Monday, April 13 for those who have a regulated rate or an indexed rate within the free market.
- 00:00 to 01:00: 94.03 euros/MWh
- 01:00 to 02:00: 85.27 euros/MWh
- 02:00 to 03:00: 82.37 euros/MWh
- 03:00 to 04:00: 79.11 euros/MWh
- 04:00 to 05:00: 76.54 euros/MWh
- 05:00 to 06:00: 80.52 euros/MWh
- 06:00 to 07:00: 82.95 euros/MWh
- 07:00 to 08:00: 114.66 euros/MWh
- 08:00 to 09:00: 111.43 euros/MWh
- 09:00 to 10:00: 90.99 euros/MWh
- 10:00 to 11:00: 157.13 euros/MWh
- 11:00 to 12:00: 157.10 euros/MWh
- 12:00 to 13:00: 158.14 euros/MWh
- 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.: 158.09 euros/MWh
- 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.: 90.29 euros/MWh
- 15:00 to 16:00: 91.65 euros/MWh
- 16:00 to 17:00: 93.46 euros/MWh
- 17:00 to 18:00: 92.85 euros/MWh
- 18:00 to 19:00: 165.67 euros/MWh
- 19:00 to 20:00: 189.88 euros/MWh
- 20:00 to 21:00: 242.93 euros/MWh
- 21:00 to 22:00: 265.35 euros/MWh
- 22:00 to 23:00: 189.46 euros/MWh
- 23:00 to 24:00: 165.34 euros/MWh
Dependence on gas and climate continues to influence the cost of electricity
In recent days, the wholesale price of electricity in Spain continues to show fluctuations, reflecting a still unstable energy context. Although there have been days with more contained prices, these alternate with specific rebounds that show the sensitivity of the market to external factors. Among them, the evolution of the price of natural gas stands out, which continues to be decisive in setting the cost of electricity, especially at times when renewable production fails to cover all demand.
Added to this scenario is the influence of meteorological conditions, which is key for the development of renewable energies. Wind and solar generation has at various times made it possible to reduce the price of electricity, but its intermittent nature means that, at certain times, it is necessary to resort to more expensive technologies such as combined cycles. This balance between clean and conventional sources continues to condition the behavior of the electricity market and, consequently, the final price that consumers pay.
For households with a regulated tariff (PVPC), this situation translates into an electricity bill that continues to be variable, although more stable than in previous stages thanks to the new system that incorporates references to forward markets. In the short and medium term, the evolution of the price of electricity will continue to depend largely on international stability, the cost of energy raw materials and progress in the integration of renewable energies into the electrical system.