La tormenta perfecta con el precio del gas y el calor en verano dispara la factura de la luz
La fuerte volatilidad hace oscilar los precios del ‘pool’ desde cero euros por megavatio en las horas centrales del día a 200 y 300 cuando llega la noche
A perfect storm has driven up electricity bills this summer, with soaring gas prices and scorching summer heat combining to create a molotov cocktail of a market. July saw a 14% jump in demand, followed by another 6% in August compared to the same months last year, particularly during peak daytime hours when air conditioners are cranked up.
Industrial production changes have also contributed to the mix. On top of that, natural gas prices have surged due to the strait of Hormuz being blocked. This has resulted in wholesale electricity pool prices, averaging over 100 euros per megawatt hour (MWh) on many days this month and last. OMIE, the operator of the Iberian market, reported the price hitting 113.98 euros/MWh last Friday, then falling below 100 euros over the weekend before climbing back up to 120.35 euros/MWh in today's auctions.
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