The average price of electricity for consumers with a regulated or indexed tariff in the free market will be 84.32 euros/MWh this Sunday, April 12, 2026, as reported by Red Eléctrica. This represents a decrease of 0.24% compared to the saturday pricewhich means a decrease of 0.20 euros.
It must be taken into account that this amount corresponds to the Voluntary Price for Small Consumers (PVPC), that is, it applies to users with a regulated or indexed rate, which is different from that set by the Iberian Energy Market Operator (OMIE).
What time is electricity cheaper today, Sunday, April 12?
The cheapest hour of electricity will occur from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., when it will be paid at 71.77 euros/MWh. The next cheapest time slot to take into account will be between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., at a price of €71.86/MWh.
What time is electricity most expensive today, Sunday, April 12?
The most expensive hour will be between 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., with a price of 136.69 euros/MWh. While other time slots to avoid to save will take place between 10:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., at a price of €115.91/MWh.
Price of electricity per hour, Sunday, April 12 (PVPC)
The Voluntary Price for Small Consumers (PVPC) is updated every hour, so it is essential to keep an eye on its evolution if we want to save on the electricity bill. This is how the electricity prices will look this Sunday, April 12 for those who have a regulated rate or an indexed rate within the free market.
- 00:00 to 01:00: 82.28 euros/MWh
- 01:00 to 02:00: 80.49 euros/MWh
- 02:00 to 03:00: 81.60 euros/MWh
- 03:00 to 04:00: 84.06 euros/MWh
- 04:00 to 05:00: 84.53 euros/MWh
- 05:00 to 06:00: 84.80 euros/MWh
- 06:00 to 07:00: 83.67 euros/MWh
- 07:00 to 08:00: 82.29 euros/MWh
- 08:00 to 09:00: 86.69 euros/MWh
- 09:00 to 10:00: 91.15 euros/MWh
- 10:00 to 11:00: 76.22 euros/MWh
- 11:00 to 12:00: 73.21 euros/MWh
- 12:00 to 13:00: 73.17 euros/MWh
- 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.: 71.90 euros/MWh
- 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.: 71.99 euros/MWh
- 15:00 to 16:00: 76.57 euros/MWh
- 16:00 to 17:00: 78.27 euros/MWh
- 17:00 to 18:00: 71.86 euros/MWh
- 18:00 to 19:00: 71.77 euros/MWh
- 19:00 to 20:00: 72.75 euros/MWh
- 20:00 to 21:00: 96.17 euros/MWh
- 21:00 to 22:00: 136.69 euros/MWh
- 22:00 to 23:00: 115.91 euros/MWh
- 23:00 to 24:00: 95.62 euros/MWh
The price of electricity continues to be marked by the cost of gas and international uncertainty
The recent evolution of the price of electricity continues to be marked by an uncertain international context, where energy markets continue to react to geopolitical and economic factors. In recent days, the wholesale price of electricity has shown some volatility, alternating days of increases with moderate decreases. This behavior responds, to a large extent, to fluctuations in natural gas, whose cost continues to be conditioned by tension in key regions such as the Middle East, as well as by the evolution of energy demand in Europe after the end of winter.
Despite this scenario, the Spanish electricity system finds some relief in the high presence of renewable energies, especially wind and solar, which in certain time slots manage to significantly reduce the price of electricity. However, when these sources are not sufficient to cover demand, combined cycle plants come into operation, whose higher costs are transferred back to the wholesale market due to the marginal system, thus maintaining pressure on prices.
For consumers covered by the regulated tariff (PVPC), this volatility translates into a more variable bill, although partially cushioned by the new calculation mechanism that incorporates future prices. However, the evolution of the price of electricity in the short term will continue to depend on external factors such as geopolitical stability, the price of gas and the system’s capacity to increase the weight of renewable energies in the energy mix.