Tag: Inflation

Trying to understand why electric rates are rising

Oklahoma Electricity Rates Remain Affordable Despite National Increases While it might appear that electricity rates in Oklahoma are climbing due to recent utility rate hikes, a new New York Times report shows that Oklahoma continues to rank among the nation’s most affordable states for electricity. According to the Times’ analysis, Oklahoma’s cost of electricity rose …

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ODOT Commissioners forced to adjust construction plan

Construction and Asset Plan rebalancing adjusted due to rising costs The Oklahoma Department of Transportation released its Federal Fiscal Year 2026–2033 Eight-Year Construction Work Plan Monday, outlining more than 1,200 critically-needed highway and bridge projects across the state valued at more than $7.7 billion. The Plan is ODOT’s roadmap for addressing safety, pavement and bridge needs across …

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