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⚡Europe’s electricity prices show an increasing gap, with some markets climbing while others see major relief. What’s causing the difference? #HEPI April 2026 – Key Insights ⚡ Electricity prices remained relatively stable on average, but the difference across Europe is increasing. Out of 33 capitals, 8 recorded price increases, 10 saw decreases, and 15 remained unchanged which shows how uneven the market is right now.  ⬆️ Athens recorded the largest increase (+7%), driven primarily by the gas-to-power pass-through and higher reliance on expensive natural gas plants. Brussels and Dublin followed (+6%), while Rome rose by 5% and Helsinki by 3%, partly due to due to an increase in the energy component.  ⬇️ Madrid, on the other hand, saw the sharpest drop (-14%) due to decreases in the energy taxes and VAT components. Copenhagen followed closely (-12%) due to lower distribution tariffs and high wind output, while London (-8%) and Amsterdam (-3%) also recorded declines. 🔥 Natural gas prices moved in the opposite direction, rising by +5% on average. Some cities saw big increases, like Brussels (+31%) and Athens and Berlin (+28%), mainly due to earlier spikes in wholesale gas prices. Only a few capitals, such as Tallinn (-9%) and Madrid (-8%), recorded price drops. 📊 Check out the full April analysis and interactive data at:  www.energypriceindex.com 💡 Stay ahead of the market: Subscribe to our free monthly update for the latest data on European energy prices.