Electricity bills in Spain about to top €100 in August for first time in four years. FACUA’s simple steps to fight back

Spain's households on the regulated PVPC electricity tariff face a significant increase in their August bills, possibly reaching €101.23 for the first time in over four years, according to consumer group FACUA. The projected average bill would be 8.1 percent higher than last August, which saw an average of €80.71. July 2026 already stands as the most expensive month of the year at €93.65, marking a 17.3 percent increase in the first two weeks of August compared to July 2025.

Consumers using 4.4 kW of contracted power and consuming 366 kWh a month can expect their bills to increase by over a third due to the higher off-peak prices. OFF-PEAK PRICES ALONE HAVE RISEN MORE THAN A THIRD SINCE LAST YEAR. FACUA urges proper regulatory changes, suggesting nuclear and hydro power should be removed from the daily auction system and instead receive a fixed price that is reviewed every few months.

The group also highlights the need for fixed-price free-market contracts as a way to protect households from both wholesale price swings and increased usage. While fixed-price contracts do not shield against higher usage, they do offer some protection. Readers are advised to check the end date of their fixed deals and compare options carefully.

To stay informed about the monthly movements, readers can refer to FACUA's full analysis of the August figures, the CNMC's bill-understanding tool, and the government's bono social page. Euro Weekly News will continue to track the rising prices to help readers stay ahead of the next price spike.