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The average price of electricity for this Tuesday, May 26, 2026 rises to 60.37 euros per megawatt hour (euros/MWh) in the wholesale market according to data published by the Iberian Energy Market Operator (OMIE). This is an increase of 90.31% if we take into account the price of electricity this Monday, which was 31.72 euros/MWh, which translates into paying 28.65 euros more for the pocket.
This is the amount paid in the wholesale market, which is different from the Voluntary Price for Small Consumers (PVPC) that is published late in the afternoon by Red Eléctrica Española and is usually higher as it includes tolls and taxes.
The price of electricity today, Thursday, May 28, at the PVPC rises again and 5 bands exceed 200 euros
The price of electricity this Thursday, May 28, 2026, rises again although there are five strips at less than one euro
When is electricity cheaper this Tuesday?
The cheapest hour will be from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a price of -0.17 euros/MWh, with several very economical sections where it will cost less than 1 euro.
When is electricity most expensive this Tuesday?
The most expensive time will be from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with a price of 151.21 euros/MWh, exceeding 100 euros in the worst parts of the day to plug in the appliances, which will be in the late afternoon.
Hourly electricity price Tuesday, May 26
On the second day of the week, the price of electricity rises, and is almost double what it was yesterday and that is why it is essential to check the price of electricity hour by hour during the 24 hours of the day. In this way, at the end of the month, you will be able to see notable savings on your bill.
| Hour | Price (euros/MWh) |
|---|---|
| 00:00 – 01:00 | 93.01 |
| 01:00 – 02:00 | 87.27 |
| 02:00 – 03:00 | 82.42 |
| 03:00 – 04:00 | 81.88 |
| 04:00 – 05:00 | 81.82 |
| 05:00 – 06:00 | 83.53 |
| 06:00 – 07:00 | 104.24 |
| 07:00 – 08:00 | 105.59 |
| 08:00 – 09:00 | 77.85 |
| 09:00 – 10:00 | 19.98 |
| 10:00 – 11:00 | 0.97 |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | -0.01 |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | -0.01 |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | -0.11 |
| 14:00 – 15:00 | -0.17 |
| 15:00 – 16:00 | -0.02 |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | 0.00 |
| 17:00 – 18:00 | 0.84 |
| 18:00 – 19:00 | 16.30 |
| 19:00 – 20:00 | 64.52 |
| 20:00 – 21:00 | 118.23 |
| 21:00 – 22:00 | 151.21 |
| 22:00 – 23:00 | 149.99 |
| 23:00 – 24:00 | 129.49 |
Evolution of the price of electricity in the first 26 days of May
The average price during the first 26 days of May has been 51.77 euros/MWh, which means that electricity is now 64.63 euros more expensive than when compared to a year ago when the average price was 17.14 euros/MWh.
If today is compared to a year ago, there is an increase of 202.05%, because on May 26, 2025 the price of electricity was 17.18 euros/MWh. This is an increase of 34.63 euros compared to last year’s cost.
| Date | 2025 | 2026 | Difference in euros/MWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 13.29 | 57.87 | 44.58 |
| May 2 | 10.94 | 43.64 | 32.70 |
| May 3 | 16,17 | 48.13 | 31.96 |
| May 4 | 11 | 69.71 | 58.71 |
| May 5 | 10.89 | 64.34 | 53.45 |
| May 6 | 10.24 | 78.02 | 67.78 |
| May 7 | 19.01 | 86.90 | 67.89 |
| May 8 | 16.76 | 64.69 | 47.92 |
| May 9 | 18.24 | 33.80 | 15.56 |
| May 10 | 9.08 | 20.84 | 11.76 |
| May 11 | 96.94 | 50.66 | -46.28 |
| May 12 | 21.69 | 69.23 | 47.54 |
| May 13 | 41.42 | 48.26 | 6.84 |
| May 14 | 30.55 | 53.34 | -22.79 |
| May 15 | 11.62 | 37.73 | 26.11 |
| May 16 | 4.68 | 41.78 | 37.10 |
| May 17 | 10.64 | 45.82 | 35.18 |
| May 18 | 6.76 | 60.72 | 53.96 |
| May 19 | 12.85 | 45.85 | 33 |
| May 20 | 13.41 | 56.03 | 42.62 |
| May 21 | 20.19 | 57.75 | 37.56 |
| May 22 | 3.35 | 56.14 | 52.79 |
| May 23 | 5.11 | 36.52 | 31.41 |
| May 24 | 7.20 | 26.32 | 19.12 |
| May 25 | 6.47 | 31.72 | 25.25 |
| May 26 | 17,18 | 60.37 |
How to save electricity by using air conditioning
The use of air conditioning increases in summer and, with it, electricity consumption. To avoid an excessive increase in the bill, it is advisable to adopt efficient routines and consider replacing old equipment with lower consumption models.
One of the keys is to regulate the temperature well. The IDAE recommends placing the air conditioning between 24 and 26 degrees, since lowering it one degree more can increase energy consumption. Eco or Sleep modes also help, especially at night.
The insulation of the home is equally important. Keeping blinds drawn, closing curtains during the hottest hours, installing thermal insulators and cleaning the appliance’s filters improves efficiency and reduces the need to constantly cool the house.
Another way to save is to take advantage of hourly rates, programming the air conditioning in the cheapest time slots. For specific uses, low-consumption portable devices can be an alternative to air conditioning only the necessary areas.