European power prices rise as wind output drops and demand strengthens in early May

Chart showing European electricity market prices across Germany, France, Spain, Italy and other major European markets in May 2026

European power prices increased in the first week of May as weaker wind production and higher demand pushed most markets above €100/MWh. Despite lower TTF gas futures, gas price movements remain a key factor for European electricity market prices. European power prices rose across the main electricity markets in the first week of May, with weekly averages exceeding €100/MWh in […]

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