In April 2025, the highest electricity prices in the region were recorded in ***************, where *** MWh cost nearly ** euros. For comparison, in Latvia and Lithuania, the wholesale price of *** MWh was over ** euros.

A comparative table of weekly UK wholesale market prices across key energy commodities, including gas, electricity, coal, EUA carbon, UKA carbon, and Brent crude oil. The table includes current, previous, and year-on-year values for both day-ahead and year-ahead contracts, as well as 12-month highs and lows.

In April 2025, the average wholesale electricity price in France amounted to 42.21 euros per megawatt-hour, a decrease from the previous month. The electricity price was more than twice as high during the same month the previous year.

UK Electricity decreased 29.75 GBP/MWh or 29.04% since the beginning of 2025, according to the latest spot benchmarks offered by sellers to buyers priced in megawatt hour (MWh). This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Electricity Price.

In the observed period, weighted average monthly electricity prices on the day-ahead market in Poland increased from ****** zloty/MWh in January 2018 to over *** zloty/MWh (***** EUR/MWh) in April 2025. The record weighted average price occurred in August 2022, exceeding ***** zloty. Consumption of electricity in Poland Electricity is essential to modern life and vital to every country’s economy. Starting from 1990, the final annual electricity consumption reached a value of ***** terawatt-hours. It eventually grew to *** tWh in 2023, which happened to be a *** percent decrease compared to the previous year. Consumption of solar photovoltaic power has become popular in recent years, but also the capacity of solar photovoltaic per inhabitant in Poland has significantly increased, rising from just *** watts per inhabitant in 2013 to ***** W/inhab in 2023. In 2023, **** million customers in Poland used electricity with consumption lower than ** megawatt-hours. Electricity production from renewables Throughout the years, there have been different methods and sources of electricity production worldwide. Starting in 2012, the electricity production from solar photovoltaic power generated only *** gigawatt-hours. In 2023, Poland's electricity production volume from solar photovoltaic power reached a peak of over ** terawatt hours. Another source of electricity production was the wind. Where the production of electricity from wind steadily increased from **** gigawatt-hours in 2000 to ****** gigawatt-hours in 2023. Biogas and biomass also play a significant role in the production of electricity. In 2012, electricity production from biogas and biomass was the highest at around ****** gigawatt-hours. However, in 2022, the production decreased, reaching ***** GWh.

Germany's electricity prices is forecast to reach a two-year high of ***** euros per megawatt-hour in February 2025 before increasing to 94 euros per megawatt-hour in June the same year. Electricity prices in the country have not yet recovered to pre-pandemic levels. Electricity price recovery German electricity prices began recovering back to pre-energy crisis levels in 2024, a period driven by a complex interplay of factors, including increased heating demand, reduced wind power generation, and water scarcity affecting hydropower production. Despite Germany's progress in renewable energy sources, with over ** percent of gross electricity generated from renewable sources in 2023, the country still relies heavily on fossil fuels. Coal and natural gas accounted for approximately ** percent of the energy mix, making Germany vulnerable to fluctuations in global fuel prices. Impact on consumers and future outlook The volatility in electricity prices has directly impacted German consumers. As of April 1, 2024, households with basic supplier contracts were paying around ** cents per kilowatt-hour, making it the most expensive option compared to other providers or special contracts. The breakdown of household electricity prices in 2023 showed that supply and margin, along with energy procurement, constituted the largest controllable components, amounting to **** and **** euro cents per kilowatt-hour, respectively. While prices have decreased since the 2022 peak, they remain higher than pre-crisis levels, underscoring the ongoing challenges in Germany's energy sector as it continues its transition towards renewable sources.

Wholesale Energy Spot Market: Scarcity Price data was reported at 724.310 COP/kWh in 12 May 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 724.310 COP/kWh for 11 May 2025. Wholesale Energy Spot Market: Scarcity Price data is updated daily, averaging 751.310 COP/kWh from Jan 2020 (Median) to 12 May 2025, with 1959 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,037.230 COP/kWh in 30 Aug 2022 and a record low of 303.840 COP/kWh in 29 Jun 2020. Wholesale Energy Spot Market: Scarcity Price data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by XM Compañía de Expertos en Mercados S.A. E.S.P.. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Colombia – Table CO.P001: Wholesale Energy Market Price. The Colombian Energy Exchange, managed by XM, in which generators and traders participate, selling and buying energy at the exchange price, has a ceiling price for the sale of energy called scarcity price, which corresponds to the maximum value that the country's demand can pay for energy. This price is calculated monthly according to the calculations established in the regulation that defines the reliability charge scheme. The scarcity price is determined according to the variable costs associated with the SIN (Sistema Interconectado Nacional) and the price of the fuel

Daily data showing the System Price of electricity, and rolling seven-day average, in Great Britain. These are official statistics in development. Source: Elexon.

Germany Electricity decreased 30 EUR/MWh or 25.92% since the beginning of 2025, according to the latest spot benchmarks offered by sellers to buyers priced in megawatt hour (MWh). This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Germany Electricity Price.

The average wholesale electricity price in July 2025 in Italy is forecast to amount to******* euros per megawatt-hour. Prices peaked in August 2022 at *** euros per megawatt-hour.

Italy Electricity decreased 21.29 EUR/MWh or 15.46% since the beginning of 2025, according to the latest spot benchmarks offered by sellers to buyers priced in megawatt hour (MWh). This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Italy Electricity Price.

France Electricity decreased 8.15 EUR/MWh or 11.67% since the beginning of 2025, according to the latest spot benchmarks offered by sellers to buyers priced in megawatt hour (MWh). This dataset includes a chart with historical data for France Electricity Price.

The average wholesale electricity price in July 2025 in Finland is forecast to amount to****** euros per megawatt-hour. Prices reached a peak in August 2022, amounting to *** euros per megawatt-hour.

This dataset provides values for ELECTRICITY PRICE reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

In April 2025, Denmark had the highest average day-ahead electricity price among Nordic countries, amounting to 75.71 euros per megawatt-hour. Over the past few years, electricity prices soared in the Nordic region, the result of a global energy crisis that affected fossil fuels and electricity prices.

Sweden's electricity market has experienced significant fluctuations recently, with prices reaching a peak of *** euros per megawatt-hour in December 2022. By June 2025, the average wholesale electricity price had settled at **** euros per megawatt-hour, reflecting a substantial decrease from the historic high. Economic factors influencing electricity prices The fluctuations in electricity prices can be attributed to various economic factors affecting Sweden. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the country has shown a steady increase since 2015, rising from *** to *** in 2022. This upward trend continued into 2023, with the CPI reaching *** by the end of the year. Consumer sentiment and household concerns The economic instability has had a significant impact on consumer confidence in Sweden. In October 2022, the consumer confidence index (CCI) dropped to a record low of *****, the lowest value measured between 2012 and November 2023. This decline in consumer sentiment was reflected in household concerns, with nearly two out of three Swedes expressing worry about increasing household expenses.

Spain Electricity decreased 51.43 EUR/MWh or 37.86% since the beginning of 2025, according to the latest spot benchmarks offered by sellers to buyers priced in megawatt hour (MWh). This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Spain Electricity Price.