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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Major gas users are looking to the Government for help, with many struggling with high prices.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
Nearly half of industrial and commercial users have had to make cuts as a result.&nbsp;
Resources Minister Shane Jones is seeking advice whether rationing gas supplies is possible.&nbsp;
Major Gas Users Group spokesperson Len Houwers told Andrew Dickens Jones has proposed a triage-like system.&nbsp;
He says Jones is exploring reserving gas for industrial users instead of electricity companies.&nbsp;
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Len Houwers: Major Gas Users Group spokesperson on businesses struggling with high gas prices

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