For this Monday, April 6, 2026, the average price of electricity in Spain is 23.15 euros per megawatt hour (MWh) in the wholesale market, according to data offered by the Iberian Energy Market Operator (OMIE). In this way, the electricity bill drops by 16.18% if we compare it with the price of electricity recorded this Sunday, set at 23.15 euros/MWh, about 1.94 euros.
When is electricity cheaper this Monday, April 6?
The cheapest time for electricity will be between 12:00 and 16:00, when the price will fall to -6.00 euros/MWh. In addition, there will be several especially economical hours throughout the central stretch of the day, specifically between 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., with very low and even negative values during a good part of that stretch.
When will electricity be more expensive?
On the contrary, the maximum price of the electricity rate will be reached between 00:00 and 01:00, when the cost will rise to 45.31 euros/MWh. Also very close will be the slots from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with 45.01 euros/MWh, and from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with 40.24 euros/MWh. The section from 01:00 to 02:00 also stands out, with 38.54 euros/MWh.
Price of electricity per hour
This Monday, April 6, the light will once again leave a very uneven scenario throughout the day. During the early morning, prices will start at relatively high levels, then they will drop sharply during the morning until they become negative in the central hours and, in the afternoon and evening, they will rise again. The cheapest section will be concentrated between midday and mid-afternoon, while the highest prices will appear in the early morning and in the last hours of the day.
| Hour | Price |
|---|---|
| 00:00 to 01:00 | 45.31 euros/MWh |
| 01:00 to 02:00 | 38.54 euros/MWh |
| 02:00 to 03:00 | 35.56 euros/MWh |
| 03:00 to 04:00 | 34.93 euros/MWh |
| 04:00 to 05:00 | 33.88 euros/MWh |
| 05:00 to 06:00 | 34.47 euros/MWh |
| 06:00 to 07:00 | 35.01 euros/MWh |
| 07:00 to 08:00 | 35.02 euros/MWh |
| 08:00 to 09:00 | 28.64 euros/MWh |
| 09:00 to 10:00 | 5.77 euros/MWh |
| 10:00 to 11:00 | -1.71 euros/MWh |
| 11:00 to 12:00 | -4.25 euros/MWh |
| 12:00 to 13:00 | -6.00 euros/MWh |
| 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. | -6.00 euros/MWh |
| 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. | -6.00 euros/MWh |
| 15:00 to 16:00 | -6.00 euros/MWh |
| 16:00 to 17:00 | -5.75 euros/MWh |
| 17:00 to 18:00 | -2.73 euros/MWh |
| 18:00 to 19:00 | 0.23 euros/MWh |
| 19:00 to 20:00 | 19.54 euros/MWh |
| 20:00 to 21:00 | 40.24 euros/MWh |
| 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | 45.01 euros/MWh |
| 22:00 to 23:00 | 36.86 euros/MWh |
| 23:00 to 24:00 | 35.13 euros/MWh |
Evolution of the price of electricity during the month of April
Good news for households, as electricity is down, but also down compared to last year. In fact, the average price during these first five days has been 14.72 euros, which is about 16.29 euros less than a year ago, when the average price was 28.48 euros.
Now, if we make the comparison day by day, today electricity is 7.16 euros cheaper, since a year ago its price was 26.56 euros, showing a decrease of 26.94%. It should be remembered that this is the average price within the wholesale market, which is not the same as that paid by the final consumer, since tolls and other taxes need to be applied.
| 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 |
Why does the price of electricity increase?
International tension continues to weigh on energy markets. The conflict in the Middle East and the uncertainty around key routes such as the Strait of Hormuz have once again put pressure on oil and gas, although this effect is not always directly transferred to the Spanish electricity market. Here, for now, the weight of renewables continues to contain a good part of that impact.
And that has been noticed in recent months. While the external context continues to be marked by instability, the wholesale market in Spain has remained at much more moderate levels. January ended with an average price of 71.43 euros/MWh, but in February it fell to 13.53 euros/MWh. Furthermore, in March renewable energies once again played a leading role within the national electricity system.
In the first days of April, this trend of relatively low prices has continued, although with slight increases compared to especially cheap days. That is to say, the light is rising compared to some recent days, but the market is still far from the highest levels seen at the beginning of the year.
This scenario is still important for consumers with regulated tariffs, although not as important 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 already has a greater weight in the calculation, so the rises and falls of the pool continue to be noticeable, but with less immediate impact on the bill.