But, a slowing economy and oil price-induced higher fares have damped demand this year, leading several carriers to cut costs via pruning routes and reducing staff.

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Overwhelming demand hasn't induced bureaucrats to fund a production increase.

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Whatever demand I did see was artificially induced by increased amounts of government spending.

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Price controls, demand growth and a drought-induced decline in hydropower production are among the many culprits contributing to this problem.

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