⚡️ Electricity prices 🇷🇴 Târgu Jiu RO ⚡️
Electricity price in Târgu Jiu is 0.893 lei /kWh right now.
Târgu Jiu buys its electricity from the European day-ahead market via the RO zone. Over the last 30 days the average price was € 0.1348 /kWh. Today, the most expensive hour costs 8.9× the cheapest — meaning smart timing genuinely saves money.
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Today's average
0.751 lei€ 0.1429 /kWh
▼ 13% vs yesterday
Right now (08:00)
0.893 lei€ 0.1701 /kWh
Cheapest hour (14:00)
0.154 lei€ 0.0293 /kWh
Most expensive (21:00)
1.374 lei€ 0.2616 /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices: published 13:00–14:00 EEST.
Price comparison — Târgu Jiu
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 0.751 lei€ 0.1429 /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 0.859 lei€ 0.1635 /kWh | ▲ 14% |
| Last 7 days | 0.731 lei€ 0.1392 /kWh | ▼ 3% |
| Last 30 days | 0.708 lei€ 0.1348 /kWh | ▼ 6% |
| Current month | 0.784 lei€ 0.1493 /kWh | ▲ 4% |
| Previous month | 0.612 lei€ 0.1166 /kWh | ▼ 18% |
| Same month last year | 0.417 lei€ 0.0794 /kWh | ▼ 44% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 312.77 lei / month (3,753.25 lei / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Târgu Jiu
| Hour (EEST) | RON/MWh€/MWh | RON/kWh€/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 03:00 | 765.45 lei€ 145.73 | 0.765 lei€ 0.1457 |
| 04:00 | 746.12 lei€ 142.05 | 0.746 lei€ 0.1421 |
| 05:00 | 755.87 lei€ 143.91 | 0.756 lei€ 0.1439 |
| 06:00 | 812.55 lei€ 154.70 | 0.813 lei€ 0.1547 |
| 07:00 | 903.22 lei€ 171.96 | 0.903 lei€ 0.1720 |
| 08:00 | 893.36 lei€ 170.08 | 0.893 lei€ 0.1701 |
| 09:00 | 801.01 lei€ 152.50 | 0.801 lei€ 0.1525 |
| 10:00 | 611.39 lei€ 116.40 | 0.611 lei€ 0.1164 |
| 11:00 | 571.30 lei€ 108.77 | 0.571 lei€ 0.1088 |
| 12:00 | 367.03 lei€ 69.88 | 0.367 lei€ 0.0699 |
| 13:00 | 177.59 lei€ 33.81 | 0.178 lei€ 0.0338 |
| 14:00 ← cheapest | 153.89 lei€ 29.30 | 0.154 lei€ 0.0293 |
| 15:00 | 240.39 lei€ 45.77 | 0.240 lei€ 0.0458 |
| 16:00 | 393.61 lei€ 74.94 | 0.394 lei€ 0.0749 |
| 17:00 | 610.97 lei€ 116.32 | 0.611 lei€ 0.1163 |
| 18:00 | 754.55 lei€ 143.66 | 0.755 lei€ 0.1437 |
| 19:00 | 948.13 lei€ 180.51 | 0.948 lei€ 0.1805 |
| 20:00 | 1,289.62 lei€ 245.52 | 1.290 lei€ 0.2455 |
| 21:00 ← peak | 1,373.87 lei€ 261.57 | 1.374 lei€ 0.2616 |
| 22:00 | 1,216.32 lei€ 231.57 | 1.216 lei€ 0.2316 |
| 23:00 | 1,040.00 lei€ 198.00 | 1.040 lei€ 0.1980 |
| 00:00 | 932.41 lei€ 177.52 | 0.932 lei€ 0.1775 |
What things cost today — Târgu Jiu
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 | 0.92 lei€ 0.18 | 4.50 lei€ 0.86 | 8.24 lei€ 1.57 |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | 1.15 lei€ 0.22 | 5.63 lei€ 1.07 | 10.30 lei€ 1.96 |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | 0.02 lei€ 0.00 | 0.09 lei€ 0.02 | 0.16 lei€ 0.03 |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | 6.92 lei€ 1.32 | 33.78 lei€ 6.43 | 61.82 lei€ 11.77 |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | 0.00 lei€ 0.00 | 0.02 lei€ 0.00 | 0.03 lei€ 0.01 |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | 0.12 lei€ 0.02 | 0.60 lei€ 0.11 | 1.10 lei€ 0.21 |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | 0.22 lei€ 0.04 | 1.05 lei€ 0.20 | 1.92 lei€ 0.37 |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | 0.05 lei€ 0.01 | 0.25 lei€ 0.05 | 0.45 lei€ 0.09 |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | 0.05 lei€ 0.01 | 0.25 lei€ 0.05 | 0.45 lei€ 0.09 |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | 0.09 lei€ 0.02 | 0.45 lei€ 0.09 | 0.82 lei€ 0.16 |
Last 31 days — Târgu Jiu
12-month price history — Târgu Jiu
| Month | Average | RON/MWh€/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08 | 0.784 lei€ 0.1493 /kWh | 784.32 lei€ 149.32 |
| 2026-07 | 0.612 lei€ 0.1166 /kWh | 612.19 lei€ 116.55 |
| 2026-06 | 0.615 lei€ 0.1171 /kWh | 615.12 lei€ 117.11 |
| 2026-05 | 0.575 lei€ 0.1096 /kWh | 575.47 lei€ 109.56 |
| 2026-04 | 0.505 lei€ 0.0961 /kWh | 504.55 lei€ 96.06 |
| 2026-03 | 0.553 lei€ 0.1052 /kWh | 552.76 lei€ 105.24 |
| 2026-02 | 0.524 lei€ 0.0997 /kWh | 523.78 lei€ 99.72 |
| 2026-01 | 0.786 lei€ 0.1496 /kWh | 785.91 lei€ 149.63 |
| 2025-12 | 0.619 lei€ 0.1178 /kWh | 619.00 lei€ 117.85 |
| 2025-11 | 0.636 lei€ 0.1212 /kWh | 636.49 lei€ 121.18 |
| 2025-10 | 0.644 lei€ 0.1226 /kWh | 643.95 lei€ 122.60 |
| 2025-09 | 0.516 lei€ 0.0982 /kWh | 515.89 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 Târgu Jiu
- Cheapest hour today: 14:00 EEST at € 0.0293 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 21:00 EEST hits € 0.2616 /kWh in Târgu Jiu — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Târgu Jiu: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € 0.04; at peak it's € 0.37 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Târgu Jiu: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € 1.47.
- Typical monthly bill in Târgu Jiu: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 60 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.1348 /kWh 30-day average).
FAQ — Târgu Jiu
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 Târgu Jiu is 14:00 EEST at € 0.0293 /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 Târgu Jiu the most expensive hour is 8.9× 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: 2026-08-14 (EEST).