Electricity prices in Romania have reached 251 euros/MWh, which is up to 150 euros higher than in Western European countries.
85% confidence
EconomyRomania
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The claim does not specify which market segment (day-ahead, intraday, balancing) the 251 euros/MWh figure refers to
The 251 euros/MWh figure may refer to peak hours or a specific contract type, not the average wholesale price
Western European wholesale electricity prices in early 2026 averaged around 89.70 euros/MWh, making the actual price gap with Romania approximately 60 euros/MWh rather than 150 euros/MWh
The claim lacks specification of the exact Western European countries being compared
Sources
SecondarySerbia Energy (reporting on OPCOM data)The average electricity price on the day-ahead market of Romania's OPCOM power exchange reached 150.51 euros/MWh in January 2026
SecondaryCBAM.rs (Energy Market Analysis)Across the European wholesale electricity market, the weekly average price stood at €89.70/MWh in early 2026