The average price of electricity for this Tuesday, April 28, 2026 rises again, reaching 55.67 euros per megawatt hour (euros/MWh). Compared to the rate set on Monday, April 27, electricity increases its cost by 18.48%, that is, it is paid at 8.68 euros more, since That day the price was 46.99 euros/MWh according to data published by the Iberian Energy Market Operator (OMIE).
What time is electricity cheaper this Tuesday?
The cheapest price to consume electricity will be concentrated in the period from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a price of 0.01 euros/MWh. After this, the next cheapest hour, in which electricity will cost 0.14 euros, will be between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Although the price reads 0 euros or is close to that figure in a few hours, this does not mean that the electricity is free.
When is electricity most expensive this Tuesday?
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 109.46 euros/MWh. Another time when it is not recommended to turn on the appliances is between 10:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., when it will have a price of 99.32 euros. Here it is important to avoid excessive use of electricity at home.
Price of electricity by hour, Tuesday, April 28
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 | 83.97 |
| 01:00 – 02:00 | 79.64 |
| 02:00 – 03:00 | 76.56 |
| 03:00 – 04:00 | 74.50 |
| 04:00 – 05:00 | 74.33 |
| 05:00 – 06:00 | 77.68 |
| 06:00 – 07:00 | 84.19 |
| 07:00 – 08:00 | 93.87 |
| 08:00 – 09:00 | 88.84 |
| 09:00 – 10:00 | 59.04 |
| 10:00 – 11:00 | 11.31 |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | 1.05 |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | 0.47 |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | 0.01 |
| 14:00 – 15:00 | 0.01 |
| 15:00 – 16:00 | 0.14 |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | 0.98 |
| 17:00 – 18:00 | 7.86 |
| 18:00 – 19:00 | 41.34 |
| 19:00 – 20:00 | 82.23 |
| 20:00 – 21:00 | 98.20 |
| 21:00 – 22:00 | 109.46 |
| 22:00 – 23:00 | 99.32 |
| 23:00 – 24:00 | 91.16 |
Evolution of the price of electricity during the first 28 days of April
During the first 28 days of April, the average price of electricity has been 40.47 euros, so it can be said that we now pay 13.00 euros more on average, since exactly a year ago the average price was 27.47 euros.
Compared to a year ago, today electricity is 200.94% more expensive (37.17 euros more), since April 28, 2025 The pool price was set at 18.50.
| 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 |
| April 13 | 18.35 | 23.81 | 5.46 |
| April 14 | 24.54 | 45.97 | 21.43 |
| April 15 | 11.73 | 59.90 | 48.17 |
| April 16 | 12,14 | 69.33 | 57.19 |
| April 17 | 21.94 | 70.87 | 48.93 |
| April 18 | 12.35 | 46.56 | 34.21 |
| April 19 | 1.72 | 36.22 | 34.50 |
| April 20 | 10.71 | 50.85 | 40.14 |
| April 21 | 49.09 | 45.28 | -3.81 |
| April 22 | 64.39 | 49 | -15.39 |
| April 23 | 44.23 | 49.08 | 4.85 |
| April 24 | 43.53 | 72.64 | 29.11 |
| April 25 | 48.17 | 50.79 | 2.62 |
| April 26 | 5.54 | 35.30 | 29.76 |
| April 27 | 10.98 | 46.99 | 36.10 |
| April 28 | 18.50 | 55.67 | 37.17 |
How the conflict in the Middle East affects the price of electricity in Spain
The conflict in the Middle East has a direct impact on the global energy market because it is a key region for the supply of oil and natural gas, two fundamental raw materials for generating electricity. When geopolitical tension increases, markets anticipate possible supply problems and this causes increases in the price of gas, even before there are real interruptions. In Spain, this is especially relevant because the electricity system sets the price based on the most expensive technology (usually gas plants), so if gas goes up, electricity does too.
Furthermore, situations such as the blockade of strategic routes such as the Strait of Hormuz or prolonged uncertainty further raise international energy prices and generate volatility. This is already translating into increases in the cost of gas of up to 40% in a few weeks, which ends up having an impact on the electricity bills of homes and companies. In the medium term, if the conflict drags on, experts warn that electricity may remain at high levels due to pressure on fuel and the additional costs of the electrical system.