This has to be about some Europe on another planet because in Earth based Europe energy prices keep rising in double digit increments

This is not what the data shows as it relates to wholesale prices. Retail prices will be a function of generation, distribution, grid infra investments, etc. Did you have a specific jurisdiction in scope for this subthread discussion? If so, I can provide resources and citations scoped accordingly.

Ember Energy: European electricity prices and costs - https://ember-energy.org/data/european-electricity-prices-an... (updated daily)