# Weekly Report : Government Kills the Spirit

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Podcast: [Ron Paul Liberty Report](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ron-paul-liberty-report-5818855)
Published: 2026-05-04T22:47:25+00:00
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## Resource

One of the industries hardest hit by the spike in fuel prices caused by the Iran War is airlines. Jet fuel prices have doubled since the start of the war. Airlines have reacted to the fuel price increase by raising fares and baggage fees, as well as by cutting routes. Raising prices is not a good option for “budget” airlines since their main appeal to consumers is their low prices. Increasing prices could cause these carriers to lose business. The financial strain from the increased fuel costs led discount airline Spirit to ask the Trump administration for a bailout. President Trump said a bailout would be conditioned on Spirit giving the government an ownership stake in the company. Spirit was unable to reach a deal with the government, so Spirit went out of business on Saturday. However, several other budget airlines are seeking a government bailout. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mOvV1t4Its

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