Portugal Faces Electricity Import Suspension: Paying Four Times More Than Spain After Blackout

Electricity Import Suspension After Blackout

A week has passed since the largest blackout in the Iberian Peninsula left Portugal and Spain in darkness. Despite the significant impact, the exact causes of the incident remain unclear, aside from reports indicating it was triggered by voltage fluctuations in the Spanish network.

Since then, Portugal has ceased electricity imports from Spain, a restriction that will last at least until Tuesday. This situation is leading to millions of euros in extra costs for Portuguese consumers, who are unable to take advantage of the lower wholesale prices available in the neighboring country.

Impact on Consumers
The ongoing suspension of imports is posing a serious financial burden on the Portuguese public, highlighting the vulnerabilities in energy supply and pricing in the region.

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