The average cost of electricity for households with a regulated or indexed tariff in the free market will be 138.82 euros/MWh this Monday, March 2, 2026, according to data published by Red Eléctrica. This price represents an increase of 44.44% compared to to the registered this Sundaywhich reached €96.11/MWh, which implies an increase of €42.71.
It is important to highlight that this figure corresponds to the Voluntary Price for Small Consumers (PVPC), which is different from the value established by the Operator of the Iberian Energy Market (OMIE).
Although the OMIE sets the price in the wholesale market, the PVPC, applied to those who have a regulated or indexed tariff, also includes other concepts such as access tolls, system charges and electrical adjustment costs, which usually increases the final amount.
What time is electricity cheaper today, Monday, March 2?
The cheapest time for electricity consumption will be between 04:00 and 05:00, the price will be 88.71 euros/MWh. The following sections highlighted for their low cost will be between 03:00 and 04:00 hours, with a price of €89.07/MWh.
What time is electricity most expensive today, Monday, March 2?
The most expensive hour will be between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., with a price of 269.20 euros/MWh. It would also be advisable to avoid other periods such as those between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., where the cost will be €256.65/MWh.
Hourly electricity price, Monday, March 2 (PVPC)
The Voluntary Price for Small Consumers (PVPC) changes every hour, so it is advisable to follow its evolution in order to save on the electricity bill. This is how the amounts will be this Monday, March 2 for those who have contracted the regulated rate or one indexed in the free market:
- 00:00 to 01:00: 95.29 euros/MWh
- 01:00 to 02:00: 91.62 euros/MWh
- 02:00 to 03:00: 89.10 euros/MWh
- 03:00 to 04:00: 89.07 euros/MWh
- 04:00 to 05:00: 88.71 euros/MWh
- 05:00 to 06:00: 91.18 euros/MWh
- 06:00 to 07:00: 94.45 euros/MWh
- 07:00 to 08:00: 105.07 euros/MWh
- 08:00 to 09:00: 132.66 euros/MWh
- 09:00 to 10:00: 109.23 euros/MWh
- 10:00 to 11:00: 168.34 euros/MWh
- 11:00 to 12:00: 166.99 euros/MWh
- 12:00 to 13:00: 165.96 euros/MWh
- 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.: 165.80 euros/MWh
- 14:00 to 15:00: 99.29 euros/MWh
- 15:00 to 16:00: 100.79 euros/MWh
- 16:00 to 17:00: 103.48 euros/MWh
- 17:00 to 18:00: 113.52 euros/MWh
- 18:00 to 19:00: 216.51 euros/MWh
- 19:00 to 20:00: 256.65 euros/MWh
- 20:00 to 21:00: 269.20 euros/MWh
- 21:00 to 22:00: 230.95 euros/MWh
- 22:00 to 23:00: 152.14 euros/MWh
- 23:00 to 24:00: 135.71 euros/MWh