⚡️ Electricity prices 🇷🇴 Bârlad RO ⚡️
Live wholesale day-ahead prices for Bârlad, served from the RO bidding zone.
Wholesale electricity in Bârlad follows the Romania day-ahead auction. Today's average is € 0.2325 /kWh, typical of a central European location at this time of year.
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Today's average
1.224 lei€ 0.2325 /kWh
▲ 17% vs yesterday
Cheapest hour (12:00)
0.795 lei€ 0.1511 /kWh
Most expensive (19:00)
2.001 lei€ 0.3801 /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices: not yet published — the next-day auction is delayed.
Price comparison — Bârlad
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 1.224 lei€ 0.2325 /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 1.042 lei€ 0.1979 /kWh | ▼ 15% |
| Last 7 days | 0.946 lei€ 0.1797 /kWh | ▼ 23% |
| Last 30 days | 0.913 lei€ 0.1735 /kWh | ▼ 25% |
| Current month | 0.953 lei€ 0.1811 /kWh | ▼ 22% |
| Previous month | 0.796 lei€ 0.1512 /kWh | ▼ 35% |
| Same month last year | 0.517 lei€ 0.0982 /kWh | ▼ 58% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 510.03 lei / month (6,120.30 lei / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Bârlad
| Hour (EEST) | RON/MWh€/MWh | RON/kWh€/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 03:00 | 1,157.87 lei€ 219.93 | 1.158 lei€ 0.2199 |
| 04:00 | 1,063.32 lei€ 201.97 | 1.063 lei€ 0.2020 |
| 05:00 | 1,217.59 lei€ 231.27 | 1.218 lei€ 0.2313 |
| 06:00 | 1,275.43 lei€ 242.26 | 1.275 lei€ 0.2423 |
| 07:00 | 1,622.49 lei€ 308.18 | 1.622 lei€ 0.3082 |
| 08:00 | 1,362.73 lei€ 258.84 | 1.363 lei€ 0.2588 |
| 09:00 | 1,141.82 lei€ 216.88 | 1.142 lei€ 0.2169 |
| 10:00 | 922.05 lei€ 175.14 | 0.922 lei€ 0.1751 |
| 11:00 | 807.59 lei€ 153.40 | 0.808 lei€ 0.1534 |
| 12:00 ← cheapest | 795.48 lei€ 151.10 | 0.795 lei€ 0.1511 |
| 13:00 | 806.03 lei€ 153.10 | 0.806 lei€ 0.1531 |
| 14:00 | 852.59 lei€ 161.95 | 0.853 lei€ 0.1619 |
| 15:00 | 846.80 lei€ 160.84 | 0.847 lei€ 0.1608 |
| 16:00 | 900.00 lei€ 170.95 | 0.900 lei€ 0.1710 |
| 17:00 | 1,261.22 lei€ 239.56 | 1.261 lei€ 0.2396 |
| 18:00 | 1,775.19 lei€ 337.19 | 1.775 lei€ 0.3372 |
| 19:00 ← peak | 2,000.99 lei€ 380.08 | 2.001 lei€ 0.3801 |
| 20:00 | 1,735.03 lei€ 329.56 | 1.735 lei€ 0.3296 |
| 21:00 | 1,368.82 lei€ 260.00 | 1.369 lei€ 0.2600 |
| 22:00 | 1,326.18 lei€ 251.90 | 1.326 lei€ 0.2519 |
| 23:00 | 1,411.23 lei€ 268.06 | 1.411 lei€ 0.2681 |
| 00:00 | 1,371.01 lei€ 260.42 | 1.371 lei€ 0.2604 |
What things cost today — Bârlad
Range = cost at today's cheapest hour vs most expensive. Average = today's mean. cheapest-hour scheduling targets the cheap end.
| Activity | kWh | Cheapest hour | Average | Peak hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🚿 Take a 10-min shower | 6 | 4.77 lei€ 0.91 | 7.34 lei€ 1.40 | 12.01 lei€ 2.28 |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | 5.97 lei€ 1.13 | 9.18 lei€ 1.74 | 15.01 lei€ 2.85 |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | 0.10 lei€ 0.02 | 0.15 lei€ 0.03 | 0.24 lei€ 0.05 |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | 35.80 lei€ 6.80 | 55.08 lei€ 10.46 | 90.04 lei€ 17.10 |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | 0.02 lei€ 0.00 | 0.02 lei€ 0.00 | 0.04 lei€ 0.01 |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | 0.64 lei€ 0.12 | 0.98 lei€ 0.19 | 1.60 lei€ 0.30 |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | 1.11 lei€ 0.21 | 1.71 lei€ 0.33 | 2.80 lei€ 0.53 |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | 0.26 lei€ 0.05 | 0.40 lei€ 0.08 | 0.66 lei€ 0.13 |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | 0.26 lei€ 0.05 | 0.40 lei€ 0.08 | 0.66 lei€ 0.13 |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | 0.48 lei€ 0.09 | 0.73 lei€ 0.14 | 1.20 lei€ 0.23 |
Last 31 days — Bârlad
12-month price history — Bârlad
| Month | Average | RON/MWh€/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09 | 0.953 lei€ 0.1811 /kWh | 953.38 lei€ 181.09 |
| 2026-08 | 0.796 lei€ 0.1512 /kWh | 795.82 lei€ 151.16 |
| 2026-07 | 0.614 lei€ 0.1166 /kWh | 613.61 lei€ 116.55 |
| 2026-06 | 0.617 lei€ 0.1171 /kWh | 616.55 lei€ 117.11 |
| 2026-05 | 0.577 lei€ 0.1096 /kWh | 576.81 lei€ 109.56 |
| 2026-04 | 0.506 lei€ 0.0961 /kWh | 505.73 lei€ 96.06 |
| 2026-03 | 0.554 lei€ 0.1052 /kWh | 554.04 lei€ 105.24 |
| 2026-02 | 0.525 lei€ 0.0997 /kWh | 525.00 lei€ 99.72 |
| 2026-01 | 0.788 lei€ 0.1496 /kWh | 787.74 lei€ 149.63 |
| 2025-12 | 0.620 lei€ 0.1178 /kWh | 620.43 lei€ 117.85 |
| 2025-11 | 0.638 lei€ 0.1212 /kWh | 637.97 lei€ 121.18 |
| 2025-10 | 0.645 lei€ 0.1226 /kWh | 645.44 lei€ 122.60 |
Why your bill is higher than the spot price
The prices on this page are wholesale day-ahead — what suppliers pay on the Nord Pool / EPEX market. Your final retail bill adds:
| Component | Type | Approx (EU avg) |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale spot price | Variable (this page) | — |
| Electricity tax / excise | Fixed | € 0.005 – 0.20 /kWh |
| Grid / network fee | Fixed + variable | € 0.05 – 0.15 /kWh |
| VAT / sales tax | % multiplier | 20 – 25 % |
| Supplier markup + monthly fee | Provider-specific | € 0.005 – 0.05 /kWh |
Rule of thumb: add 30–60% on top of the wholesale spot price to estimate your true per-kWh cost. The exact split depends on your country, your grid operator, and your contract type.
Smart electricity tips for Bârlad
- Cheapest hour today: 12:00 EEST at € 0.1511 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 19:00 EEST hits € 0.3801 /kWh in Bârlad — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Bârlad: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € 0.21; at peak it's € 0.53 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Bârlad: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € 7.56.
- Typical monthly bill in Bârlad: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 97 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.1735 /kWh 30-day average).
FAQ — Bârlad
How is the electricity price determined?
Day-ahead prices are set each morning around 14:00 EEST by Nord Pool / EPEX, where suppliers and producers across Europe submit bids for each hour of the next day. The cheapest mix that meets demand wins, and that price applies to everyone in the bidding zone for that hour.
When is electricity cheapest?
Today the cheapest hour in Bârlad is 12:00 EEST at € 0.1511 /kWh. Typically late at night (00:00–04:00) and around midday on sunny/windy days when renewables overproduce.
Can electricity prices go negative?
Yes. When wind + solar overproduce on a low-demand day, wholesale prices can drop below zero. This happens 50–100 hours per year in renewables-heavy zones.
Why is my electricity bill higher than the spot price?
The spot price is just one component. Your retail bill also includes electricity tax, grid/network fees, VAT and a supplier markup. Add roughly 30–60 % on top of the wholesale spot price to estimate your true per-kWh cost.
How accurate is this data?
Source: ENTSO-E Transparency Platform — the official EU regulators data feed. Updated every 10–20 minutes.
Can I save money by shifting consumption?
Yes — significantly. Today in Bârlad the most expensive hour is 2.5× the cheapest. Running your dishwasher, washing machine and EV charging during the cheap window saves real money every cycle.
Are tomorrow's prices already known?
Day-ahead prices are auctioned around 14:00 EEST each day. Until then, only todays hourly prices are final. Once tomorrows auction closes, the full 24-hour breakdown appears on this page automatically.
Source: ENTSO-E Transparency Platform. Last updated: 2026-09-24 (EEST).