The average price of electricity for this Sunday, April 12, 2026 plummets and stands at 13.33 euros per megawatt hour (euros/MWh). If compared to the rate set on Saturday, April 11, electricity becomes 53.89% cheaper, that is, it is paid at 15.58 euros less, since That day the price was 28.91 euros/MWh according to data published by the Iberian Energy Market Operator (OMIE).
What time is electricity cheaper this Sunday?
The cheapest price to consume electricity will be concentrated in the section from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a price of -0.81 euros/MWh. After this, the next cheapest hour, in which electricity will cost -0.72 euros, will be between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Even if the price reads 0 euros or even has a negative figure in some hours, it does not mean that the electricity is free.
When is electricity most expensive this Sunday?
If we talk about the highest price of the day, this will be from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with a price of 71.92 euros/MWh. Another time when it is not recommended to turn on appliances is between 10:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., when it will have a price of 54.02 euros. Here it is important to avoid excessive use of electricity at home.
Price of electricity by hour, Sunday, April 12
To save on your bill, it is important to know the price of electricity hour by hour during the 24 time slots of the day. It must be taken into account that the highest cost of electricity will occur at night and in the early morning, as well as that the best time to save is during midday, as can be seen in the following list and graph prepared with official OMIE data.
| Hour | Price (euros/MWh) |
|---|---|
| 00:00 – 01:00 | 15,16 |
| 01:00 – 02:00 | 11.05 |
| 02:00 – 03:00 | 9.44 |
| 03:00 – 04:00 | 10.94 |
| 04:00 – 05:00 | 10.53 |
| 05:00 – 06:00 | 10.82 |
| 06:00 – 07:00 | 11.81 |
| 07:00 – 08:00 | 10.52 |
| 08:00 – 09:00 | 12.23 |
| 09:00 – 10:00 | 10.84 |
| 10:00 – 11:00 | 2.51 |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | 0.26 |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | 0.00 |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | 0.00 |
| 14:00 – 15:00 | -0.01 |
| 15:00 – 16:00 | -0.43 |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | -0.81 |
| 17:00 – 18:00 | -0.72 |
| 18:00 – 19:00 | -0.02 |
| 19:00 – 20:00 | 8.89 |
| 20:00 – 21:00 | 35.93 |
| 21:00 – 22:00 | 71.92 |
| 22:00 – 23:00 | 54.02 |
| 23:00 – 24:00 | 35.02 |
Evolution of the price of electricity during the first 12 days of April
During the first 12 days of April, the average price of electricity has been 27.08 euros, so it can be said that we now pay 3.86 euros less on average, since exactly a year ago the average price was 30.94 euros.
Compared to a year ago, today electricity is 50.65% cheaper (13.68 euros less), since April 12, 2025 The pool price was set at 27.01.
| 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 |
| April 7 | 56.14 | 33.48 | -22.66 |
| April 8 | 47.67 | 63.21 | 15.54 |
| April 9 | 31.98 | 53.20 | 21,22 |
| April 10 | 19.20 | 44.48 | 19.20 |
| April 11 | 18.35 | 28.91 | 10.56 |
| April 12 | 27.01 | 13.33 | -13.68 |
How the conflict in the Middle East affects the price of electricity in Spain
The conflict in the Middle East directly impacts the price of electricity because it alters the global gas and oil markets, which are key in electricity generation. Although Spain does not depend directly on that region for its supply, prices are set internationally, so any tension in strategic areas causes increases in the cost of gas that end up being transferred to the electricity market.
Furthermore, the European electricity system operates with a marginalist model, where the most expensive technology (usually gas) sets the price of all electricity. Therefore, when the conflict makes gas more expensive or generates uncertainty in its transportation, the price of electricity rises even if there is a high production of renewable energy in Spain, causing greater volatility in the bills of homes and companies.