俄克拉荷马州批准PSO客户每月提高12美元的费率,引起老年人的担忧。 Oklahoma approves $12 monthly rate hike for PSO customers, sparking concerns for seniors.

俄克拉荷马州公司委员会已批准对俄克拉荷马州公共服务公司的客户实行永久性的提高费率,每月平均账单增加12美元。 The Oklahoma Corporation Commission has approved a permanent rate hike for Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) customers, increasing average monthly bills by $12. PSO认为,在极端天气和人口增长的情况下,为了提高电网的可靠性,必须增加电价。 PSO argues the hike is necessary for improving grid reliability amid extreme weather and population growth. 然而,AARP-Oklahoma协会批评这一增长,担心这将影响老年人支付基本需求的能力。 However, AARP-Oklahoma criticizes the increase, fearing it will affect seniors' ability to afford basic needs. PSO指出,总水电费由于燃料费用降低而下降。 PSO notes that overall utility bills have decreased due to lower fuel costs.