The average price of electricity rises to 37.57 euros per megawatt per hour this Friday, March 20, 2026. Electricity therefore increases by 50.57%, compared to Thursday, when the amount stood at 24.95 euros. Today 12.62 euros more are paid, according to data published by the Iberian Energy Market Operator (OMIE).
When is electricity cheaper this Friday?
The cheapest hour will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., with a price of 1.37 euros/MWh. In addition to this time slot, the rest will be concentrated at noon.
What time is electricity most expensive this Friday?
The highest amount at which electricity will be paid will be 98.72 euros per megawatt hour, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. It will be at the end of the day where the most expensive hours of the day accumulate.
Hourly electricity price, Friday, March 20, 2026
This Friday, March 20, 2026, the price of electricity will show variations throughout the day. The highest levels will be in the early hours of the morning, between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., and in the evening, while the lowest prices will be concentrated around midday. In any case, it is advisable to review the cost per hour based on the data in the following graph and list, prepared with the information disseminated by the Iberian Energy Market Operator (OMIE):
- 00:00 to 01:00: 22.09 euros/MWh
- 01:00 to 02:00: 29.48 euros/MWh
- 02:00 to 03:00: 23.46 euros/MWh
- 03:00 to 04:00: 16.72 euros/MWh
- 04:00 to 05:00: 23.60 euros/MWh
- 05:00 to 06:00: 38.13 euros/MWh
- 06:00 to 07:00: 45.78 euros/MWh
- 07:00 to 08:00: 58.53 euros/MWh
- 08:00 to 09:00: 49.02 euros/MWh
- 09:00 to 10:00: 36.29 euros/MWh
- 10:00 to 11:00: 19.50 euros/MWh
- 11:00 to 12:00: 3.97 euros/MWh
- 12:00 to 13:00: 4.00 euros/MWh
- 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.: 1.37 euros/MWh
- 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.: 2.24 euros/MWh
- 15:00 to 16:00: 3.28 euros/MWh
- 16:00 to 17:00: 11.02 euros/MWh
- 17:00 to 18:00: 34.52 euros/MWh
- 18:00 to 19:00: 60.66 euros/MWh
- 19:00 to 20:00: 98.72 euros/MWh
- 20:00 to 21:00: 95.10 euros/MWh
- 21:00 to 22:00: 78.88 euros/MWh
- 22:00 to 23:00: 78.50 euros/MWh
- 23:00 to 24:00: 66.75 euros/MWh
Evolution of the price of electricity during the first 20 days of March
During the first 20 days of March, the average price of electricity has been 54.04 euros/MWh. This means that, on average, electricity is now 13.59 euros cheaper than just a year ago, when the average price was 67.63 euros/MWh.
Compared to a year ago, today electricity is 65.60% more expensive, that is, it costs 14.88 euros more, since the March 20, 2025 The pool price was set at 22.69 euros/MWh.
| Date | 2025 | 2026 | Difference in euros/MWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1 | 65.83 | 15.00 | -50.83 |
| March 2 | 65.56 | 18.36 | -47.20 |
| March 3 | 96.99 | 28.43 | -68.56 |
| March 4 | 96.44 | 56.51 | -39.93 |
| March 5 | 78.88 | 90.14 | +11.26 |
| March 6 | 78.06 | 63.24 | -14.82 |
| March 7 | 49.07 | 62.57 | +13.50 |
| March 8 | 15.22 | 78.69 | +63.47 |
| March 9 | 46.51 | 119.42 | +72.91 |
| March 10 | 92.99 | 136.86 | +43.87 |
| March 11 | 96.94 | 104.03 | +7.09 |
| March 12 | 93.06 | 71.20 | -21.86 |
| March 13 | 111.73 | 37.89 | -73.84 |
| March 14 | 57.68 | 14.39 | -43.29 |
| March 15 | 48.89 | 6.44 | -42.45 |
| March 16 | 60.58 | 37.18 | -23.40 |
| March 17 | 88.65 | 49.05 | -39.60 |
| March 18 | 57.68 | 28.88 | -28.80 |
| March 19 | 29.11 | 24.95 | -4.16 |
| March 20 | 22.69 | 37.57 | +14.88 |