Electricity price on Romania’s day-ahead market surges by 90% m/m in November
<p>The average day-ahead market price (PZU) in Bucharest rose sharply in November to RON 836/MWh, according to preliminary data quoted by <a href="https://www.economica.net/pretul-spot-al-energiei-electrice-a-explodat-in-noiembrie-crestere-de-aproape-90-tendinta-de-ieftinire-din-ultimele-luni-s-a-inversat-brutal_792212.html?mc_cid=53701c218c&amp;mc_eid=cd1f92f96c" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Economica.net</a>. The market operator, OPCOM, is expected to confirm the figures shortly.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This represents an 87% increase compared to October’s average price of RON 446/MWh.</p>

<p>The surge in November marks the end of a three-month downward trend in spot electricity prices. In October, the price had declined by 18% compared to September, when it stood at RON 533/MWh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>September had also seen a 13.7% drop from August, amounting to a reduction of RON 87/MWh. Similarly, August experienced a 12.4% decline from July, with prices falling by RON 90/MWh month-on-month.</p>

<p>This reversal in November reflects significant volatility in Romania’s energy market, raising concerns about future price stability amid broader market dynamics.</p>

<p><em>iulian@romania-insider.com</em></p>

<p><em>(Photo source: <a href="https://www.dreamstime.com" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Madamlead/Dreamstime.com</a>)</em></p>