Early Edition with Kate Hawkesby

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.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.