DAMASCUS In his workshop near the Syrian capital, blacksmith Ghassan Aama cannot fathom the massive hike in electricity prices even as much of the country continues to face power cuts. The energy ministry hiked prices by up to 6,000 percent last month, sending shockwaves through a population already reeling from decades of sanctions and 14 years of war. "We were surprised to see electricity prices rise, as our income is limited," said Aama. "If the bills are high, we might not be able to make