In May 2026, the Hungarian energy exchange HUPX reported higher electricity prices on its day-ahead market. The average price reached 106.51 euros/MWh, up 10.3% from April’s average baseload level of 96.55 euros/MWh. The month-on-month change reflected a stronger pricing environment on the day-ahead segment.
Peak load pricing on HUPX DAM
For the peak load segment, the average HUPX DAM price stood at 62.16 euros/MWh. The peak-hour figure rose by 2.9% compared with the previous month. This indicated a smaller month-on-month movement for peak pricing than for overall baseload averages.
Day-ahead trading volumes and year-on-year comparison
Trading activity on the day-ahead market declined versus April. Total traded volume amounted to 2.59 million MWh, which was 6.3% lower than April’s 2.44 million MWh. On a yearly basis, volumes were higher by around 4% compared with May 2025, when the figure was 2.49 million MWh.
Intraday continuous market volume drop and participation
The intraday continuous market also saw reduced activity in May 2026. Total traded volume fell to 1,027,927 MWh, representing a 5.5% decrease compared with April 2026. Market participation continued to expand across both trading venues.
The day-ahead market recorded 124 registered participants, four more than in the previous month. The intraday continuous market counted 118 members. Despite changes in traded volumes and prices, registered engagement increased for both segments.