Electricity prices West Texas (ERCOT hub), October 31, 2026
October 31, 2026 · Day-ahead wholesale price, excluding taxes, network charges and supplier margin.
Average
5.0¢/kWh
+18% vs. yesterday · +43% vs. 7-day average
Lowest
3.6¢/kWh
Highest
7.0¢/kWh
Hours with negative prices
0
Cheapest hours
- 12 pm · 3.8¢/kWh
- 1 pm · 3.6¢/kWh
- 2 pm · 3.6¢/kWh
Best time to run
Washing machine (2 h)
1 pm–3 pm, average 3.6¢/kWh
Dishwasher (3 h)
12 pm–3 pm, average 3.7¢/kWh
Electric car (4 h)
12 pm–4 pm, average 3.8¢/kWh
Hourly prices
Last 7 days, hour by hour
Oct 26Oct 27Oct 28Oct 29Oct 30Oct 3112 am3 am6 am9 am12 pm3 pm6 pm9 pm
Previous days
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