SEE power prices ease as imports increase, while Serbia defies regional trend

Southeast European day-ahead electricity prices declined across most markets for Wednesday delivery, narrowing Hungary’s premium over Germany. At the same time, higher gas and...
Market Snapshot SEE Power · Day-Ahead
Market Avg Price vs Yesterday
🇷🇸 Serbia 197.97 €/MWh —
🇭🇺 Hungary — —
🇷🇴 Romania — —
🇧🇬 Bulgaria — —
🇭🇷 Croatia — —
🇸🇮 Slovenia — —
🇬🇷 Greece 222.81 €/MWh —
🇲🇰 N. Macedonia 162.35 €/MWh —
🇲🇪 Montenegro — —
🇦🇱 Albania 213.50 €/MWh —
Delivery: 07 Oct 2026  ·  Updated: 07 Oct 2026 16:02

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NIS US licence extension to 30 October supports Pančevo refinery output

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Romania extends 25% diesel excise reduction through 15 October

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EBRD considers senior loan for ENNA’s Mihailesti solar-plus-storage in Romania

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