The average electricity price on the Hungarian HUPX day-ahead market (DAM) reached €124.67/MWh in June 2026, representing a 17.1% increase compared with May, when the average baseload price stood at €106.51/MWh. The rise reflects stronger market conditions and continued price pressure across Central and Southeast European electricity markets.
The average HUPX day-ahead peak price increased even more significantly, reaching €90.2/MWh in June, which was 45.1% higher than in the previous month. The stronger peak-hour pricing indicates increased value during periods of higher demand and tighter supply conditions.
Despite higher prices, trading activity on the HUPX day-ahead market declined. Total traded volume reached 2.38 million MWh in June 2026, down 8.1% compared with May’s 2.59 million MWh and 16.2% lower than the 2.84 million MWh recorded in June 2025. The decline in volumes suggests that market participants were more selective despite the elevated price environment.
Activity on the intraday continuous market moved in the opposite direction, with traded volume increasing to 1,143,415 MWh in June 2026, representing an 11.2% rise compared with the previous month. The growth highlights the increasing importance of short-term trading flexibility as market participants respond more actively to hourly changes in renewable generation, demand patterns and cross-border conditions.
The number of market participants on HUPX continued to expand. In June 2026, the day-ahead market had 130 registered members, six more than in May, while the intraday continuous market counted 125 registered members.
The June results confirm HUPX’s continued importance as a key regional electricity trading platform. Higher prices, stronger peak-hour volatility, growing intraday activity and an expanding participant base underline Hungary’s role as an important hub connecting Central European and Southeast European power markets.