The average price of electricity for this Wednesday, April 8, 2026 shoots up to 63.21 megawatt hours (euros/MWh), according to data published by the Iberian Energy Market Operator (OMIE). This means that an average of 29.73 euros more (88.79%) is paid than this Tuesday when the price is 33.48 euros.
What time is electricity cheaper this Wednesday?
The cheapest hour of electricity will be from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a price of 2.12 euros. The rest of the sections at lower prices will be concentrated in the central hours of the day
When is electricity most expensive this Wednesday?
The maximum peak of electricity, on the other hand, will be from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with a price of 136.34 euros, but there will be sections above 100 euros at different times of the day.
Hourly electricity price, Wednesday, April 8
After this sharp rise in the price of electricity, knowing the price of electricity hour by hour on Wednesday, April 8, is essential to save on the bill by avoiding the most expensive periods of the day. In the following list you can consult:
| Hour | Price (€/MWh) |
|---|---|
| 00:00 – 01:00 | 70.40 |
| 01:00 – 02:00 | 60.70 |
| 02:00 – 03:00 | 61.44 |
| 03:00 – 04:00 | 58.96 |
| 04:00 – 05:00 | 59.32 |
| 05:00 – 06:00 | 63.31 |
| 06:00 – 07:00 | 84.95 |
| 07:00 – 08:00 | 109.13 |
| 08:00 – 09:00 | 124.00 |
| 09:00 – 10:00 | 85.93 |
| 10:00 – 11:00 | 56.38 |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | 29.11 |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | 12.64 |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | 4.44 |
| 14:00 – 15:00 | 3.03 |
| 15:00 – 16:00 | 2.12 |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | 3.23 |
| 17:00 – 18:00 | 14.04 |
| 18:00 – 19:00 | 46.98 |
| 19:00 – 20:00 | 90.94 |
| 20:00 – 21:00 | 129.25 |
| 21:00 – 22:00 | 136.34 |
| 22:00 – 23:00 | 114.21 |
| 23:00 – 24:00 | 96.11 |
Evolution of the price of electricity during the first 8 days of April
During the first 8 days of April, the average price of electricity has been 23.13 euros, so it can be said that we now pay 11.21 euros less on average, since in the same period a year ago the average price was 34.34 euros.
Compared to a year ago, electricity is 31.59% more expensive (15.54 euros more), since the April 8, 2025 the price was set at 47.67 euros.
| 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 |
Why does the price of electricity increase?
International tension continues to leave its mark on energy markets. The conflict in the Middle East and the uncertainty over strategic routes such as the Strait of Hormuz maintain pressure on oil and gas, although this effect does not always translate directly to the Spanish electricity market. Here, at least for now, the weight of renewables continues to help contain a good part of that impact.
That is what has been seen in recent months. While the external context continues to be marked by instability, the wholesale market in Spain has moved at much more moderate levels. January closed with an average price of 71.43 euros/MWh, but in February it fell to 13.53 euros/MWh. Furthermore, during March renewable generation once again played a very prominent role within the national electricity system.
In these first days of April, this trend of relatively low prices has continued, although with some specific increases. This is what happens this Wednesday, April 8, 2026, when the average price of electricity stands at 63.21 euros/MWh. The rise is noticeable when compared to recent especially cheap days, but the market is still very far from the highest values recorded at the beginning of the year.
This scenario is still relevant for consumers with regulated tariffs, although not in the same way 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 has a greater weight in the calculation, so the rises and falls of the pool continue to influence, although its immediate effect on the bill is now somewhat smaller.