The average cost of electricity for households with a regulated or indexed tariff in the free market will be 136.98 euros/MWh this Monday, April 20, 2026, according to data published by Red Eléctrica. This price represents an increase of 49.85% compared to to the registered this Sundaywhich reached €91.41/MWh, which implies an increase of €45.57.
It is important to highlight that this figure corresponds to the Voluntary Price for Small Consumers (PVPC), which is different from the value established by the Operator of the Iberian Energy Market (OMIE).
Although the OMIE sets the price in the wholesale market, the PVPC, applied to those who have a regulated or indexed tariff, also includes other concepts such as access tolls, system charges and electrical adjustment costs, which usually increases the final amount.
What time is electricity cheaper today, Monday, April 20?
The cheapest time for electricity consumption will be between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., the price will be 56.25 euros/MWh. The following sections highlighted for their low cost will be between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., with a price of €56.37/MWh.
What time is electricity most expensive today, Monday, April 20?
The most expensive hour will be between 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., with a price of 269.78 euros/MWh. It is also advisable to avoid other periods such as those between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., where the cost will be €244.50/MWh.
Hourly electricity price, Monday, April 20 (PVPC)
The Voluntary Price for Small Consumers (PVPC) changes every hour, so it is advisable to follow its evolution in order to save on the electricity bill. This is how the amounts will be this Monday, Monday, April 20 for those who have contracted the regulated rate or one indexed in the free market:
- 00:00 to 01:00: 131.28 euros/MWh
- 01:00 to 02:00: 128.21 euros/MWh
- 02:00 to 03:00: 131.03 euros/MWh
- 03:00 to 04:00: 128.86 euros/MWh
- 04:00 to 05:00: 129.99 euros/MWh
- 05:00 to 06:00: 131.43 euros/MWh
- 06:00 to 07:00: 126.98 euros/MWh
- 07:00 to 08:00: 156.33 euros/MWh
- 08:00 to 09:00: 170.92 euros/MWh
- 09:00 to 10:00: 110.41 euros/MWh
- 10:00 to 11:00: 128.63 euros/MWh
- 11:00 to 12:00: 124.37 euros/MWh
- 12:00 to 13:00: 125.12 euros/MWh
- 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.: 125.00 euros/MWh
- 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.: 56.59 euros/MWh
- 15:00 to 16:00: 56.25 euros/MWh
- 16:00 to 17:00: 56.37 euros/MWh
- 17:00 to 18:00: 59.41 euros/MWh
- 18:00 to 19:00: 152.37 euros/MWh
- 19:00 to 20:00: 199.52 euros/MWh
- 20:00 to 21:00: 244.50 euros/MWh
- 21:00 to 22:00: 269.78 euros/MWh
- 22:00 to 23:00: 183.01 euros/MWh
- 23:00 to 24:00: 161.06 euros/MWh