Major gas users are looking to the Government for help, with many struggling with high prices. 

A survey by energy management company Optima and Business NZ reveals gas prices have risen by more than 100% on average in the past five years. 

Nearly half of industrial and commercial users have had to make cuts as a result. 

Resources Minister Shane Jones is seeking advice whether rationing gas supplies is possible. 

Major Gas Users Group spokesperson Len Houwers told Andrew Dickens Jones has proposed a triage-like system. 

He says Jones is exploring reserving gas for industrial users instead of electricity companies. 

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