However, mild weather during the winter of 2011/2012 combined with falling natural gas prices dampened demand for coal - fired electricity. (eia.gov)
This would presumably dampen demand somewhat compared with the outlook set out in the Statement on Monetary Policy published in early August; it may also condition wage bargaining and price setting. (rba.gov.au)
In an environment where demand for exports has weakened, a strong zloty could further dampen demand, Finance minister Mateusz Szczurek recently warned. (gfmag.com)