MSI is moving beyond gaming in Spain, introducing its EZwall and EZgo charging systems for electric vehicles. The company is starting with residential users, aiming to reshape how Spanish households approach EV charging.
Only Indra and Solaria gained at the opening as the Ibex 35 fell 0.9% on 1 October. Investors weighed Trump's warning on Iran as oil hovered near 100 dollars per barrel, with shipments through the Strait of Hormuz at risk.
Spain left 2183 GWh of renewable electricity unused in 2025 because grid bottlenecks and a lack of flexibility limited its use. The loss, worth more than 80 million euros, exposes a new challenge for the country’s energy transition.
The euríbor reached 3.24% in September, adding about €85 to a typical monthly mortgage payment. Rising energy prices and inflation are putting further pressure on household budgets.
Spain's biomethane sector is moving closer to a commercial market. More than 4,230 energy professionals gathered in Valladolid to discuss the investment and regulation needed to build public trust.
Spain’s ultra-fast charging network faces a critical bottleneck as Daniel Pérez, CEO of Zunder, takes the lead at AORU. He is calling for binding deadlines and sanctions for electricity distributors to bring idle infrastructure into service and accelerate the electric vehicle transition.
BYD has eight ultra-fast charging stations ready in Spain, but paperwork is holding them back. The company’s plan for 300 stations by 2027 now faces a test from Spain’s slow-moving regulatory system.
Spain is preparing for a sharp rise in renewable gas projects. Castilla y León could host 15% of the planned biomethane plants as investors test a market that is still taking shape.
Mercedes-Benz will supply 200 electric trucks to Amazon’s UK fleet. Announced at a major forum in Zaragoza, the plan reflects the company’s push for cleaner freight transport.
Spain's inflation reached 4.9% in September. Fuel costs and package holidays drove the sharpest monthly rise since February 2023.
The government has limited the rise in Spain's regulated gas tariff and fixed the price of a butane cylinder at 19.55 euros through 30 June 2027.
Toyota has signed a 15-year agreement to source more than 115 MW of solar power from Ferrovial’s Milano Solar plant in Texas. The deal supports Toyota’s effort to match its US electricity use with renewable energy as it ramps up electric vehicle production.
Schneider Electric is restarting Ruta 26 across Spain and Portugal. More than 40 stops will bring electrical professionals training and digital tools, alongside technical advice.
The US Department of Transportation has approved less stringent fuel efficiency standards for vehicles, reversing previous targets and raising concerns about higher fuel costs and emissions. The move is expected to affect car buyers and the automotive industry for years.
Amazon has started using 50 Mercedes eActros 600 electric trucks in its German logistics network. The deployment advances the shift toward zero-emission heavy transport and expands the partnership between Amazon and Mercedes-Benz.
Britain is studying temporary limits on fuel purchases as energy prices rise again. Brussels is asking governments to cut gas and electricity use, while Spain prepares fresh support for drivers and households.
National governments are being asked to prepare another round of gas and electricity savings before winter. Public heating and peak-hour power use are again under review as energy markets face supply pressure.
Urbaser is building a new plant in León to recycle up to 25,000 tons of lithium batteries a year. The company aims to recover valuable metals and reduce Europe’s reliance on imported raw materials. More sites are planned in Zaragoza and Castilla-La Mancha, with Portugal also under consideration.
Spain's wholesale electricity market falls below zero for four midday hours on 27 September 2026. The daily average drops 12.99%, while the evening peak reaches 196.64 euros per megawatt hour.
Temporary fuel discounts are due to expire on 30 September 2026. The government must decide whether to extend or replace the support as petrol and diesel prices remain close to €2 per litre.
A blast struck a three-storey building in Athens' Plaka district. Three people were injured outside the property, while five others may be trapped under the rubble.
France and Morocco are planning a high-voltage undersea cable to link their power grids. The project could reshape energy flows between Europe and North Africa, especially after Morocco’s failed UK deal.
Spain's regulated gas tariff could rise by more than 50% in October. The final figure is due this month, but the Government has not said whether it will step in.
From January 2027, drivers in Spain, France and Italy will be able to pay for fast electric car charging with a bank card. The EU will require a rapid charging station at least every 60 km on basic roads, ending the maze of apps and operator cards.
The Ibex 35 is moving away from 20,000 points again. Oil above 105 dollars and rising bond yields are reviving rate fears, weighing on Solaria while Repsol gains.
The BYD B12.b HF has won the Sustainable Bus Award 2027 in Madrid, setting a new mark for electric intercity transport. Its long-range battery and integrated technology support zero-emission travel.
Electric vehicles made up 10 percent of new car sales in Spain from January to August 2026. Germany and France are pulling ahead, while Spain and Italy are seeing slower but steady growth in electric adoption.
Spain's benchmark index stayed above 19,600 points despite another jump in oil prices. Repsol led the gains as Middle East tensions and uncertainty over a US diesel policy debate kept investors cautious.
A draft decree could unsettle Ignis before its planned market debut. The company wants €500 million to expand its data centre business in Spain.
Brent has moved back above $100 as stocks retreat across Europe and the United States. Repsol is gaining, while Spanish renewable-energy shares face fresh selling.
Spanish investigators are tracing millions of euros from a major hydrocarbon fraud through a network of companies and crypto accounts. The investigation reaches across Europe, from Portugal and Ireland to Italy and Germany, and extends into Asia as far as China.
Spanish authorities have traced more than 78 million euros in transfers from Spain to Portugal, all linked to a hydrocarbon fraud ring. The case centers on Villafuel and companies tied to Víctor de Aldama, who has already been convicted of corruption. Investigators are seeking to freeze accounts and expand the cross-border probe.
Diesel prices in Europe have jumped, costing drivers and truckers a combined €203 million a day. The crisis exposes Europe’s reliance on diesel-powered vehicles and raises urgent questions about the future of transport.
Spain's basic index rose 0.15% after Brent fell below 100 dollars. Trump's comments on Iran wiped out most of the Ibex 35's early gains, leaving the index near 19,754 points.
Spanish farmers, hauliers, industry and self-employed workers want aid extended before the current measures expire in September. Fuel and energy costs are already eating into household and business budgets.
