⚡️ Electricity prices 🇷🇴 Buzău RO ⚡️

Electricity price in Buzău is 0.740 lei /kWh right now.

Buzău buys its electricity from the European day-ahead market via the RO zone. Over the last 30 days the average price was € 0.1175 /kWh. Today, the most expensive hour costs 21.9× the cheapest — meaning smart timing genuinely saves money.

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Today's average
0.571 lei€ 0.1090 /kWh
▼ 26% vs yesterday
Right now (00:00)
0.740 lei€ 0.1413 /kWh
Cheapest hour (12:00)
0.050 lei€ 0.0096 /kWh
Most expensive (19:00)
1.107 lei€ 0.2113 /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead pricescheapest hour at 14:00 EEST (-0.001 lei€ -0.0002 /kWh), most expensive at 23:00 EEST (0.901 lei€ 0.1719 /kWh).
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Price comparisonBuzău

PeriodAveragevs today
Today0.571 lei€ 0.1090 /kWh
Yesterday0.775 lei€ 0.1479 /kWh 36%
Last 7 days0.779 lei€ 0.1487 /kWh 36%
Last 30 days0.616 lei€ 0.1175 /kWh 8%
Current month0.673 lei€ 0.1284 /kWh 18%
Previous month0.614 lei€ 0.1171 /kWh 7%
Same month last year0.546 lei€ 0.1043 /kWh 4%
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 237.95 lei / month (2,855.41 lei / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).

Today's hourly pricesBuzău

Hour (EEST)RON/MWh€/MWhRON/kWh€/kWh
03:00 723.40 lei€ 138.030.723 lei€ 0.1380
04:00 711.94 lei€ 135.840.712 lei€ 0.1358
05:00 714.90 lei€ 136.400.715 lei€ 0.1364
06:00 691.65 lei€ 131.970.692 lei€ 0.1320
07:00 763.68 lei€ 145.710.764 lei€ 0.1457
08:00 587.06 lei€ 112.010.587 lei€ 0.1120
09:00 396.99 lei€ 75.750.397 lei€ 0.0757
10:00 196.29 lei€ 37.450.196 lei€ 0.0375
11:00 53.11 lei€ 10.130.053 lei€ 0.0101
12:00 ← cheapest50.50 lei€ 9.640.050 lei€ 0.0096
13:00 52.69 lei€ 10.050.053 lei€ 0.0101
14:00 67.91 lei€ 12.960.068 lei€ 0.0130
15:00 137.13 lei€ 26.170.137 lei€ 0.0262
16:00 196.17 lei€ 37.430.196 lei€ 0.0374
17:00 327.42 lei€ 62.470.327 lei€ 0.0625
18:00 774.04 lei€ 147.690.774 lei€ 0.1477
19:00 ← peak1,107.48 lei€ 211.311.107 lei€ 0.2113
20:00 900.04 lei€ 171.730.900 lei€ 0.1717
21:00 1,033.73 lei€ 197.241.034 lei€ 0.1972
22:00 1,055.31 lei€ 201.351.055 lei€ 0.2014
23:00 810.21 lei€ 154.590.810 lei€ 0.1546
00:00 740.48 lei€ 141.280.740 lei€ 0.1413
01:00 687.67 lei€ 131.210.688 lei€ 0.1312
02:00 671.03 lei€ 128.030.671 lei€ 0.1280

Tomorrow's day-ahead pricesBuzău

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

Hour (EEST)RON/MWh€/MWhRON/kWh€/kWh
03:00 673.53 lei€ 128.510.674 lei€ 0.1285
04:00 643.83 lei€ 122.840.644 lei€ 0.1228
05:00 584.85 lei€ 111.590.585 lei€ 0.1116
06:00 539.15 lei€ 102.870.539 lei€ 0.1029
07:00 498.76 lei€ 95.160.499 lei€ 0.0952
08:00 399.76 lei€ 76.270.400 lei€ 0.0763
09:00 155.32 lei€ 29.630.155 lei€ 0.0296
10:00 5.54 lei€ 1.060.006 lei€ 0.0011
11:00 -0.04 lei€ -0.01-0.000 lei€ -0.0000
12:00 0.00 lei€ 0.000.000 lei€ 0.0000
13:00 -0.01 lei€ -0.00-0.000 lei€ -0.0000
14:00 ← cheapest-0.88 lei€ -0.17-0.001 lei€ -0.0002
15:00 -0.12 lei€ -0.02-0.000 lei€ -0.0000
16:00 -0.03 lei€ -0.00-0.000 lei€ -0.0000
17:00 2.37 lei€ 0.450.002 lei€ 0.0005
18:00 196.46 lei€ 37.490.196 lei€ 0.0375
19:00 523.73 lei€ 99.930.524 lei€ 0.0999
20:00 839.49 lei€ 160.180.839 lei€ 0.1602
21:00 678.15 lei€ 129.390.678 lei€ 0.1294
22:00 714.05 lei€ 136.240.714 lei€ 0.1362
23:00 ← peak900.77 lei€ 171.870.901 lei€ 0.1719
00:00 826.84 lei€ 157.760.827 lei€ 0.1578

What things cost todayBuzău

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 shower60.30 lei€ 0.063.43 lei€ 0.656.64 lei€ 1.27
🛁 Take a bath7.50.38 lei€ 0.074.28 lei€ 0.828.31 lei€ 1.58
💧 Boil 1 L of water0.120.01 lei€ 0.000.07 lei€ 0.010.13 lei€ 0.03
🔌 Charge an EV (full)452.27 lei€ 0.4325.70 lei€ 4.9049.84 lei€ 9.51
📱 Charge a phone0.020.00 lei€ 0.000.01 lei€ 0.000.02 lei€ 0.00
👕 Run washing machine0.80.04 lei€ 0.010.46 lei€ 0.090.89 lei€ 0.17
🍽️ Run dishwasher1.40.07 lei€ 0.010.80 lei€ 0.151.55 lei€ 0.30
🧹 Vacuum 10 min0.330.02 lei€ 0.000.19 lei€ 0.040.37 lei€ 0.07
💨 Hairdryer 10 min0.330.02 lei€ 0.000.19 lei€ 0.040.37 lei€ 0.07
📺 Watch 1 h of TV0.60.03 lei€ 0.010.34 lei€ 0.070.66 lei€ 0.13

Last 31 daysBuzău

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12-month price historyBuzău

MonthAverageRON/MWh€/MWh
2026-070.581 lei€ 0.1109 /kWh581.18 lei€ 110.89
2026-060.614 lei€ 0.1171 /kWh613.78 lei€ 117.11
2026-050.574 lei€ 0.1096 /kWh574.22 lei€ 109.56
2026-040.503 lei€ 0.0961 /kWh503.46 lei€ 96.06
2026-030.552 lei€ 0.1052 /kWh551.56 lei€ 105.24
2026-020.523 lei€ 0.0997 /kWh522.64 lei€ 99.72
2026-010.784 lei€ 0.1496 /kWh784.20 lei€ 149.63
2025-120.618 lei€ 0.1178 /kWh617.65 lei€ 117.85
2025-110.635 lei€ 0.1212 /kWh635.11 lei€ 121.18
2025-100.643 lei€ 0.1226 /kWh642.55 lei€ 122.60
2025-090.515 lei€ 0.0982 /kWh514.77 lei€ 98.22
2025-080.416 lei€ 0.0794 /kWh416.38 lei€ 79.45

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 Buzău

  • Cheapest hour today: 12:00 EEST at € 0.0096 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
  • Avoid peak: 19:00 EEST hits € 0.2113 /kWh in Buzău — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
  • Dishwasher cost in Buzău: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € 0.01; at peak it's € 0.30 — over a year that's significant savings.
  • EV charging in Buzău: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € 0.48.
  • Typical monthly bill in Buzău: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 45 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.1175 /kWh 30-day average).

FAQBuzău

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 Buzău is 12:00 EEST at € 0.0096 /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 Buzău the most expensive hour is 21.9× 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: 2026-07-03 (EEST).

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