Current Dynamic Energy Prices
Curious about today’s dynamic energy prices or those from the past period? Check them out using the tool below. You’ll see the electricity rates by the quarter-hour.
Displayed electricity and gas prices include energy tax and VAT.Latest gas price news: Gas prices remain under pressure due to the ongoing war in the Middle East. With a dynamic energy contract, this directly affects the rates you pay because you’re paying the market price. If you
don’t want this to happen—or want to avoid it—it’s wise to sign up for a fixed-rate energy contract now. This will give you price certainty over the long term. Fluctuations in the gas price will not affect your costs. Fixed-rate contracts are currently available again with a gas price below €1.30 per m³, and many suppliers are offering a welcome discount.
What are dynamic energy prices?
Dynamic energy prices are rates that change every day, hence the term “dynamic.” Since October 2025, electricity prices have been changing every 15 minutes, while gas prices change every day.
In contrast, with fixed-rate energy contracts, prices are locked in for 1 or 3 years, while with variable-rate contracts, they are locked in for 1 month or a quarter.
How are dynamic energy prices determined?
Dynamic energy prices are determined by the interplay between supply and demand on the EPEX spot market.
This is the Dutch exchange where dynamic energy is offered and purchased.
The following factors influence the price:
- When there are many hours of sunshine and wind (i.e., high supply), dynamic electricity prices fall
- When it’s cold and there’s no wind (low supply), prices rise
What are the pros and cons of dynamic energy prices?
Dynamic energy prices have both pros and cons. Do you have solar panels? If so, the cons may be more significant.
Advantages:
- You benefit immediately from low rates (or free electricity) when there’s plenty of sun and wind
- Shifting your electricity usage to off-peak hours saves you money
- Ideal when combined with “smart” devices, such as a home battery or electric car
Disadvantages:
- Using energy at the “wrong” times can actually be more expensive
- You don’t know in advance what your monthly costs will be
- Feeding electricity back into the grid with solar panels when hourly prices are negative will cost you money
Dynamic 15-minute electricity price
Whereas electricity prices were previously traded on an hourly basis on the electricity exchange (EPEX spot market), since October 2025 this has been done on a quarter-hourly basis. Due to this new 15-minute trading system, there are now 96 electricity rates per day, instead of 12.
This brings the Day-Ahead market in line with other energy markets, which have been setting prices on a quarter-hourly basis for some time. Dynamic quarter-hourly prices have both advantages and disadvantages.
Advantages of Quarter-Hourly Prices
- You pay a lower risk premium due to more accurate cost calculation
- You pay a fairer electricity price
- You can manage your electricity consumption even more efficiently
Disadvantages of quarter-hourly prices
- Managing consumption is much more complicated with 96 prices per day
- Not all appliances are compatible with quarter-hourly rates (e.g., clothes dryers)
- Less benefit without smart appliances
Not all suppliers offer quarter-hourly rates
Currently, only the following dynamic suppliers offer quarter-hourly pricing for electricity:
Find out here what other energy suppliers are planning to do with quarter-hourly prices.
For the time being, most suppliers will not be switching to quarter-hourly rates. They will continue to use hourly rates for customers, calculated based on the average of four quarter-hour periods.
What does such a calculation look like?
Suppose: On a random day, the electricity price between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. is as follows:
- €0.327 at 8:00 a.m.
- €0.305 at 8:15 a.m.
- €0.294 at 8:30 a.m.
- €0.28 at 8:45 a.m.
During this hour, the total cost of electricity is €1.206. The electricity price for 8:00 a.m. is then set at €0.30 (€1.206/4).
What is a negative dynamic electricity price?
It’s becoming increasingly common for the dynamic electricity price to be “negative,” particularly in the spring and late summer. This means that the purchase price for dynamic electricity drops below €0 during certain hours of the day.
This only happens when the supply of electricity exceeds the demand for electricity.
This most often occurs during the day between 12:00 and 15:00 when the sun is shining brightly, and at night between 00:00 and 06:00 when the wind is blowing strongly.
When can you take advantage of negative electricity prices?
In your supplier’s app, you can see when the electricity price is negative during the day. Your supplier will notify you a day in advance, so you can adjust your usage accordingly.
Here’s how to identify hours with negative electricity prices:
Please note: You always pay tax
It’s good to know that you always pay a tax of 12.3 cents per kWh on your electricity usage. As a result, you’ll usually still pay a small amount for your electricity even when the market price is negative.
Only when the electricity price in a given hour is lower than -12.3 cents will you benefit from completely free electricity during that hour and actually receive money back. This happens only a few times a year. In practice, therefore, you won’t “earn” much from free electricity.
Who might be interested in dynamic energy rates?
- Households with flexible energy consumption, such as those with their own charging station and home battery
- For those who enjoy precisely managing their daily energy consumption
Our advice: We do not recommend dynamic energy rates if you cannot afford a (significantly) fluctuating monthly bill.
How are dynamic energy prices calculated?
As you’ve read, dynamic energy prices are calculated slightly differently than fixed and variable energy prices. Dynamic energy prices consist of:
- The base market price (varies daily)
- Tax: 12.3 cents per kWh and 0.70 cents per m³
- 21% VAT
- Markup: between 0.02 and 0.03 cents per kWh and 0.07 and 0.11 cents per m³
Breakdown of the dynamic electricity price
The structure of the dynamic gas price works the same way. The only difference from the dynamic electricity price is that the exchange price changes daily rather than hourly.
- The VAT and energy tax are the same for everyone and are adjusted once a year by the government
- The base exchange price changes daily based on supply and demand
- Suppliers set their own markups, which change a few times a year
Dynamic Energy Price Forecast
In recent years, we’ve seen a recurring seasonal trend in dynamic rates. This gives you a general idea of what to expect from dynamic prices throughout the year.
Seasonal Influence on Dynamic Electricity Prices
- Summer: Cheaper during the day due to abundant solar energy
- Fall: more wind, but also higher demand due to shorter days
- Winter: often more expensive due to high demand for heating
- Spring: Wind and sun result in lower (and more often negative) rates
Seasonal influence on dynamic gas prices
Because the dynamic gas price changes daily rather than hourly, it’s much easier to understand. Demand for gas is the biggest factor determining how high or low the gas price will be each season.
- Spring and summer: almost no one uses gas for heating, so purchase prices are lower
- Fall and winter: colder weather causes demand for gas to rise significantly, leading to a higher purchase price
Long-term forecast for dynamic energy prices
What dynamic energy prices will do in a few years depends heavily on a number of factors, such as:
- The weather (and climate change)
- Government decisions and legislation
- Geopolitical developments
The forecast for the coming years is that dynamic electricity prices will continue to fluctuate, with significant peaks and troughs. At times when a lot of solar or wind power is being generated, prices will fall. At other times, prices will rise again.
With more sustainable energy storage options and smart technologies, energy prices may stabilize in the future through better alignment of supply and demand.
Are you able and willing to adapt your energy consumption accordingly? If so, a dynamic energy contract could be an attractive option.
Compare Dynamic Energy Prices
The best way to compare dynamic energy suppliers is by looking at markups and subscription costs, since these are the only rates that differ from one supplier to another.
In addition, there are a few suppliers that offer a generous welcome discount to new customers with a dynamic contract. These discounts can be as high as €260.
Compare dynamic energy contracts using our dedicated dynamic energy comparison tool.