The Monday Electricity Price for Regulated Customers Rises to 270.24 EUR per MWh
The average electricity price for regulated rate customers tied to the wholesale market rose this Monday by 12.4 percent compared with Sunday, reaching 270.24 euros per megawatt hour (MWh) according to provisional data from the Iberian Energy Market Operator, OMIE, and reported by Europa Press.
That rate reflects the combined effect of the wholesale market booking and the compensation paid to gas-powered plants under the Iberian exemption policy. The aim of the exemption is to dampen gas costs and, in turn, electricity generation costs, while maintaining a fair price for consumers.
In the market, the wholesale pool price for electricity was set at 1,146.31 euros per MWh for Monday. The intraday activity showed volatility, with the highest price reaching 170.36 euros per MWh between 21:00 and 22:00, and a low of 126 euros per MWh during the 16:00 to 17:00 window.
To the pool price, a compensation of 123.93 euros per MWh is added. This compensation is payable to gas-fueled power plants to apply the Iberian exemption on gas prices used for electricity generation. The end result is a blended cost seen by regulated tariff customers and, in some cases, taxpayers who bear the measures. In contrast, the free market operates with an indexed rate that fluctuates with wider energy market dynamics.
Overall, this pricing structure links wholesale market movements with government-supported adjustments intended to shield consumers from sudden spikes in fuel costs. Market participants and analysts continue to monitor daily shifts in the pool and the allocation of the Iberian exemption to understand how these factors influence bills for households and small businesses across the Iberian Peninsula. The data shown reflects provisional figures and is subject to final confirmation by OMIE.
For readers seeking context, the Iberian exemption mechanism uses a blend of wholesale price signals and targeted compensation to gas plants to stabilize electricity prices while preserving supply reliability. This approach helps balance the goal of affordable electricity with the realities of gas-linked generation costs, a balance that remains a topic of discussion among policymakers, industry stakeholders, and consumers alike.