⚡️ Electricity prices 🇷🇴 Brăila RO ⚡️

Electricity price in Brăila is 1.125 lei /kWh right now.

Wholesale electricity in Brăila follows the Romania day-ahead auction. Today's average is € 0.1680 /kWh, typical of a central European location at this time of year.

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Today's average
0.881 lei€ 0.1680 /kWh
▲ 2% vs yesterday
Right now (21:00)
1.125 lei€ 0.2147 /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 pricescheapest hour at 14:00 EEST (0.556 lei€ 0.1061 /kWh), most expensive at 20:00 EEST (1.109 lei€ 0.2115 /kWh).
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Price comparisonBrăila

PeriodAveragevs today
Today0.881 lei€ 0.1680 /kWh
Yesterday0.861 lei€ 0.1642 /kWh 2%
Last 7 days0.774 lei€ 0.1476 /kWh 12%
Last 30 days0.720 lei€ 0.1373 /kWh 18%
Current month0.786 lei€ 0.1499 /kWh 11%
Previous month0.611 lei€ 0.1166 /kWh 31%
Same month last year0.417 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 pricesBrăila

Hour (EEST)RON/MWh€/MWhRON/kWh€/kWh
03:00 793.81 lei€ 151.410.794 lei€ 0.1514
04:00 772.25 lei€ 147.300.772 lei€ 0.1473
05:00 781.14 lei€ 149.000.781 lei€ 0.1490
06:00 862.78 lei€ 164.570.863 lei€ 0.1646
07:00 979.26 lei€ 186.790.979 lei€ 0.1868
08:00 1,009.90 lei€ 192.631.010 lei€ 0.1926
09:00 1,000.65 lei€ 190.871.001 lei€ 0.1909
10:00 889.56 lei€ 169.670.890 lei€ 0.1697
11:00 799.25 lei€ 152.450.799 lei€ 0.1525
12:00 749.50 lei€ 142.960.749 lei€ 0.1430
13:00 713.44 lei€ 136.080.713 lei€ 0.1361
14:00 ← cheapest668.25 lei€ 127.460.668 lei€ 0.1275
15:00 668.93 lei€ 127.590.669 lei€ 0.1276
16:00 685.99 lei€ 130.850.686 lei€ 0.1308
17:00 743.68 lei€ 141.850.744 lei€ 0.1419
18:00 856.32 lei€ 163.330.856 lei€ 0.1633
19:00 1,068.06 lei€ 203.721.068 lei€ 0.2037
20:00 1,120.86 lei€ 213.801.121 lei€ 0.2138
21:00 ← peak1,125.48 lei€ 214.681.125 lei€ 0.2147
22:00 1,080.64 lei€ 206.121.081 lei€ 0.2061
23:00 1,043.81 lei€ 199.101.044 lei€ 0.1991
00:00 978.01 lei€ 186.550.978 lei€ 0.1865
01:00 905.48 lei€ 172.710.905 lei€ 0.1727
02:00 851.15 lei€ 162.350.851 lei€ 0.1624

Tomorrow's day-ahead pricesBrăila

Tomorrow's prices have just been published — plan ahead.

Hour (EEST)RON/MWh€/MWhRON/kWh€/kWh
03:00 805.97 lei€ 153.730.806 lei€ 0.1537
04:00 778.06 lei€ 148.410.778 lei€ 0.1484
05:00 778.74 lei€ 148.540.779 lei€ 0.1485
06:00 856.16 lei€ 163.310.856 lei€ 0.1633
07:00 977.25 lei€ 186.400.977 lei€ 0.1864
08:00 974.42 lei€ 185.860.974 lei€ 0.1859
09:00 900.42 lei€ 171.750.900 lei€ 0.1717
10:00 810.02 lei€ 154.510.810 lei€ 0.1545
11:00 711.64 lei€ 135.740.712 lei€ 0.1357
12:00 627.42 lei€ 119.680.627 lei€ 0.1197
13:00 586.28 lei€ 111.830.586 lei€ 0.1118
14:00 ← cheapest556.08 lei€ 106.070.556 lei€ 0.1061
15:00 597.79 lei€ 114.020.598 lei€ 0.1140
16:00 625.90 lei€ 119.380.626 lei€ 0.1194
17:00 772.30 lei€ 147.310.772 lei€ 0.1473
18:00 965.76 lei€ 184.210.966 lei€ 0.1842
19:00 1,048.66 lei€ 200.021.049 lei€ 0.2000
20:00 ← peak1,108.67 lei€ 211.471.109 lei€ 0.2115
21:00 1,084.15 lei€ 206.791.084 lei€ 0.2068
22:00 1,025.56 lei€ 195.621.026 lei€ 0.1956
23:00 985.25 lei€ 187.930.985 lei€ 0.1879
00:00 907.07 lei€ 173.020.907 lei€ 0.1730

What things cost todayBrăila

Range = cost at today's cheapest hour vs most expensive. Average = today's mean. cheapest-hour scheduling targets the cheap end.

ActivitykWhCheapest hourAveragePeak hour
🚿 Take a 10-min shower64.01 lei€ 0.765.29 lei€ 1.016.75 lei€ 1.29
🛁 Take a bath7.55.01 lei€ 0.966.61 lei€ 1.268.44 lei€ 1.61
💧 Boil 1 L of water0.120.08 lei€ 0.020.11 lei€ 0.020.14 lei€ 0.03
🔌 Charge an EV (full)4530.07 lei€ 5.7439.64 lei€ 7.5650.65 lei€ 9.66
📱 Charge a phone0.020.01 lei€ 0.000.02 lei€ 0.000.02 lei€ 0.00
👕 Run washing machine0.80.53 lei€ 0.100.70 lei€ 0.130.90 lei€ 0.17
🍽️ Run dishwasher1.40.94 lei€ 0.181.23 lei€ 0.241.58 lei€ 0.30
🧹 Vacuum 10 min0.330.22 lei€ 0.040.29 lei€ 0.060.37 lei€ 0.07
💨 Hairdryer 10 min0.330.22 lei€ 0.040.29 lei€ 0.060.37 lei€ 0.07
📺 Watch 1 h of TV0.60.40 lei€ 0.080.53 lei€ 0.100.68 lei€ 0.13

Last 31 daysBrăila

188902026-07-212026-08-20

12-month price historyBrăila

MonthAverageRON/MWh€/MWh
2026-080.789 lei€ 0.1504 /kWh788.55 lei€ 150.41
2026-070.611 lei€ 0.1166 /kWh611.05 lei€ 116.55
2026-060.614 lei€ 0.1171 /kWh613.97 lei€ 117.11
2026-050.574 lei€ 0.1096 /kWh574.40 lei€ 109.56
2026-040.504 lei€ 0.0961 /kWh503.61 lei€ 96.06
2026-030.552 lei€ 0.1052 /kWh551.72 lei€ 105.24
2026-020.523 lei€ 0.0997 /kWh522.80 lei€ 99.72
2026-010.784 lei€ 0.1496 /kWh784.44 lei€ 149.63
2025-120.618 lei€ 0.1178 /kWh617.84 lei€ 117.85
2025-110.635 lei€ 0.1212 /kWh635.30 lei€ 121.18
2025-100.643 lei€ 0.1226 /kWh642.75 lei€ 122.60
2025-090.515 lei€ 0.0982 /kWh514.93 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:

ComponentTypeApprox (EU avg)
Wholesale spot priceVariable (this page)
Electricity tax / exciseFixed€ 0.005 – 0.20 /kWh
Grid / network feeFixed + variable€ 0.05 – 0.15 /kWh
VAT / sales tax% multiplier20 – 25 %
Supplier markup + monthly feeProvider-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 Brăila

  • 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 Brăila — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
  • Dishwasher cost in Brăila: 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 Brăila: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € 6.38.
  • Typical monthly bill in Brăila: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 70 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.1373 /kWh 30-day average).

FAQBrăila

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 Brăila 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 Brăila 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).

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