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There have been mixed reactions to Friday's National Cabinet decision to cap energy prices and provide assistance to cover rising bills. While consumer organisations and unions are welcoming the plans, the opposition says the government's decision will only make things worse in the future.

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There have been mixed reactions to Friday's National Cabinet decision to cap energy prices and provide assistance to cover rising bills. While consumer organisations and unions are welcoming the plans, the opposition says the government's decision will only make things worse in the future.

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