EXHIBIT 12.2 PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF OKLAHOMA (CONSOLIDATED) RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 (Thousands Except Ratio) (Unaudited) Operating Income $86,360 Adjustments: Income taxes 463 Provision for deferred income taxes 22,531 Deferred investment tax credits (1,786) Other income and deductions 200 Allowance for borrowed and equity funds used during construction 2,028 --------- Earnings $109,796 ========= Fixed Charges: Interest on long-term debt $30,474 Interest on short-term debt and other 3,898 Distributions on Trust Preferred Securities 5,999 --------- Fixed Charges $40,371 ========= Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges 2.72 =========