# Oklahoma Families Faced the Hottest Summer Ever and an Electricity Crisis

- Source: NYT Business
- Published: 2026-10-18T12:20:44+00:00
- Category: Business
- Original: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/18/us/oklahoma-extreme-heat-electricity-crisis.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/oklahoma-families-faced-the-hottest-summer-ever-and-an-electricity-cri-aa90e2/

Record heat and a rising demand for electricity are closing in on Oklahoma families trying to keep the lights on and the AC running.

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