Spain's gas consumption for electricity generation surged by 41% in the first half of 2025, driven by increased use of gas-fired power plants following a nationwide blackout in April. The blackout has also resulted in substantial financial losses for major energy consumers, with oil producer Repsol reporting approximately €170 million in damages at its refineries and chemical plants during the last quarter. Despite the government's efforts to introduce an anti-blackout decree aimed at preventing future large-scale power outages, the Spanish Parliament rejected the proposed measures. The opposition parties, including the Popular Party (PP), Vox, Podemos, BNG, and Junts, voted against the decree, highlighting political divisions and parliamentary challenges. Meanwhile, Enagás, the operator of Spain's major gas pipelines, reported a net profit of €176 million in the first half of 2025, supported by capital gains. The rejection of the anti-blackout plan underscores ongoing political contention over energy policy and infrastructure resilience in Spain.