April 2026's evening peak averaged ~70% above 2025, with 7-8 PM near $115/MWh as heat events and higher gas prices lifted the curve

Hourly real-time energy price ($/MWh)
2026 average
2026 days
2025 average
2025 days
April 2026
April 2025
Source: PJM, Modo Energy
Note: Prices shown are PJM-RTO system average real-time LMPs. Individual daily curves shown alongside the monthly average profile.
MODOENERGY