Subject: news conference

Date: Thursday, March 13, 2003 10:13 AM

News from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission

Matt Skinner, Public Information

Phone: (405) 521-4180, FAX: (405) 521-6945 m.skinner@occmail.occ.state.ok.us

March 13, 2003

MEDIA ADVISORY

CORPORATION COMMISSIONERS TO HOLD NEWS CONFERENCE ON

SOARING ENERGY PRICES

Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners Denise Bode, Bob Anthony, and Jeff Cloud will hold a news conference on Friday, March 14 at 1:30 p.m. on the topic of soaring energy prices, the impact of same on Oklahomans and the state budget, and what the future may hold for consumers.

The news conference will also cover Commission rules and actions that may afford some protection to consumers, both at the pump and on their utility bills, during this time of high energy prices. The Commission's role in energy development, production and delivery will also be discussed.

EDITORS, PRODUCERS PLEASE NOTE: This is a true "pocketbook" issue, and is undoubtedly of high interest to your readers/viewers.

The news conference will be held Friday, March 14 at 1:30 p.m. in the Jim Thorpe Building (2101 N. Lincoln), Room 301 (main Commission courtroom).

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(All OCC advisories and news releases are available at the Commission web site www.occ.state.ok.us)

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