SPAIN ELECTRICITY PRICES & ENERGY MIX
Analysis of Spanish electricity market prices (pool), the role of renewables, nuclear and gas in price formation, and forecasts under different geopolitical scenarios
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Government scraps 7% electricity-production tax after years of company and consumer opposition
EL PAÍSEl Ejecutivo elimina el impuesto del 7% a la producción eléctrica tras años de rechazo de empresas y consumidores
Jun 29, 2026, 02:52 PM
The Spanish government will eliminate the 7% tax on electricity production after years of opposition from companies and consumers. The levy will be phased out over 18 months, once the tariff-deficit debt used to justify its 2013 creation has been amortised.
Spain's Government Eyes Softer-Than-Expected Energy Crisis Package
EL PAÍSEl Gobierno apunta a un paquete contra la crisis energética más suave de lo esperado: “Esto no es como Ucrania y hemos hecho los deberes”
Mar 17, 2026, 02:03 PM
The Spanish government is preparing an energy crisis response package that is more moderate than initially anticipated, with Prime Minister Sánchez set to unveil tax cuts and reforms to accelerate the transition to alternative energy sources on Friday. Officials argue that Spain's situation is less severe than during the Ukraine war energy shock, citing preparatory work already done. The measures are expected to focus on fiscal relief and boosting renewables rather than sweeping emergency interventions.