⚡️ Electricity prices 🇷🇴 Bistrița RO ⚡️
Electricity price in Bistrița is 0.781 lei /kWh right now.
Bistrița buys its electricity from the European day-ahead market via the RO zone. Over the last 30 days the average price was € 0.1373 /kWh. Today, the most expensive hour costs 1.7× the cheapest — meaning smart timing genuinely saves money.
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Today's average
0.881 lei€ 0.1680 /kWh
▲ 2% vs yesterday
Right now (05:00)
0.781 lei€ 0.1490 /kWh
Cheapest hour (14:00)
0.668 lei€ 0.1275 /kWh
Most expensive (21:00)
1.125 lei€ 0.2147 /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices: published 13:00–14:00 EEST.
Price comparison — Bistrița
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 0.881 lei€ 0.1680 /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 0.861 lei€ 0.1642 /kWh | ▼ 2% |
| Last 7 days | 0.774 lei€ 0.1476 /kWh | ▼ 12% |
| Last 30 days | 0.720 lei€ 0.1373 /kWh | ▼ 18% |
| Current month | 0.786 lei€ 0.1499 /kWh | ▼ 11% |
| Previous month | 0.611 lei€ 0.1166 /kWh | ▼ 31% |
| Same month last year | 0.417 lei€ 0.0794 /kWh | ▼ 53% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 367.08 lei / month (4,404.93 lei / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Bistrița
| Hour (EEST) | RON/MWh€/MWh | RON/kWh€/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 03:00 | 793.81 lei€ 151.41 | 0.794 lei€ 0.1514 |
| 04:00 | 772.25 lei€ 147.30 | 0.772 lei€ 0.1473 |
| 05:00 | 781.14 lei€ 149.00 | 0.781 lei€ 0.1490 |
| 06:00 | 862.78 lei€ 164.57 | 0.863 lei€ 0.1646 |
| 07:00 | 979.26 lei€ 186.79 | 0.979 lei€ 0.1868 |
| 08:00 | 1,009.90 lei€ 192.63 | 1.010 lei€ 0.1926 |
| 09:00 | 1,000.65 lei€ 190.87 | 1.001 lei€ 0.1909 |
| 10:00 | 889.56 lei€ 169.67 | 0.890 lei€ 0.1697 |
| 11:00 | 799.25 lei€ 152.45 | 0.799 lei€ 0.1525 |
| 12:00 | 749.50 lei€ 142.96 | 0.749 lei€ 0.1430 |
| 13:00 | 713.44 lei€ 136.08 | 0.713 lei€ 0.1361 |
| 14:00 ← cheapest | 668.25 lei€ 127.46 | 0.668 lei€ 0.1275 |
| 15:00 | 668.93 lei€ 127.59 | 0.669 lei€ 0.1276 |
| 16:00 | 685.99 lei€ 130.85 | 0.686 lei€ 0.1308 |
| 17:00 | 743.68 lei€ 141.85 | 0.744 lei€ 0.1419 |
| 18:00 | 856.32 lei€ 163.33 | 0.856 lei€ 0.1633 |
| 19:00 | 1,068.06 lei€ 203.72 | 1.068 lei€ 0.2037 |
| 20:00 | 1,120.86 lei€ 213.80 | 1.121 lei€ 0.2138 |
| 21:00 ← peak | 1,125.48 lei€ 214.68 | 1.125 lei€ 0.2147 |
| 22:00 | 1,080.64 lei€ 206.12 | 1.081 lei€ 0.2061 |
| 23:00 | 1,043.81 lei€ 199.10 | 1.044 lei€ 0.1991 |
| 00:00 | 978.01 lei€ 186.55 | 0.978 lei€ 0.1865 |
What things cost today — Bistrița
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 | 4.01 lei€ 0.76 | 5.29 lei€ 1.01 | 6.75 lei€ 1.29 |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | 5.01 lei€ 0.96 | 6.61 lei€ 1.26 | 8.44 lei€ 1.61 |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | 0.08 lei€ 0.02 | 0.11 lei€ 0.02 | 0.14 lei€ 0.03 |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | 30.07 lei€ 5.74 | 39.64 lei€ 7.56 | 50.65 lei€ 9.66 |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | 0.01 lei€ 0.00 | 0.02 lei€ 0.00 | 0.02 lei€ 0.00 |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | 0.53 lei€ 0.10 | 0.70 lei€ 0.13 | 0.90 lei€ 0.17 |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | 0.94 lei€ 0.18 | 1.23 lei€ 0.24 | 1.58 lei€ 0.30 |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | 0.22 lei€ 0.04 | 0.29 lei€ 0.06 | 0.37 lei€ 0.07 |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | 0.22 lei€ 0.04 | 0.29 lei€ 0.06 | 0.37 lei€ 0.07 |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | 0.40 lei€ 0.08 | 0.53 lei€ 0.10 | 0.68 lei€ 0.13 |
Last 31 days — Bistrița
12-month price history — Bistrița
| Month | Average | RON/MWh€/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08 | 0.786 lei€ 0.1499 /kWh | 785.67 lei€ 149.86 |
| 2026-07 | 0.611 lei€ 0.1166 /kWh | 611.05 lei€ 116.55 |
| 2026-06 | 0.614 lei€ 0.1171 /kWh | 613.97 lei€ 117.11 |
| 2026-05 | 0.574 lei€ 0.1096 /kWh | 574.40 lei€ 109.56 |
| 2026-04 | 0.504 lei€ 0.0961 /kWh | 503.61 lei€ 96.06 |
| 2026-03 | 0.552 lei€ 0.1052 /kWh | 551.72 lei€ 105.24 |
| 2026-02 | 0.523 lei€ 0.0997 /kWh | 522.80 lei€ 99.72 |
| 2026-01 | 0.784 lei€ 0.1496 /kWh | 784.44 lei€ 149.63 |
| 2025-12 | 0.618 lei€ 0.1178 /kWh | 617.84 lei€ 117.85 |
| 2025-11 | 0.635 lei€ 0.1212 /kWh | 635.30 lei€ 121.18 |
| 2025-10 | 0.643 lei€ 0.1226 /kWh | 642.75 lei€ 122.60 |
| 2025-09 | 0.515 lei€ 0.0982 /kWh | 514.93 lei€ 98.22 |
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 Bistrița
- Cheapest hour today: 14:00 EEST at € 0.1275 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 21:00 EEST hits € 0.2147 /kWh in Bistrița — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Bistrița: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € 0.18; at peak it's € 0.30 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Bistrița: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € 6.38.
- Typical monthly bill in Bistrița: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 70 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.1373 /kWh 30-day average).
FAQ — Bistrița
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 Bistrița is 14:00 EEST at € 0.1275 /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 Bistrița the most expensive hour is 1.7× 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: 2026-08-19 (EEST).