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'Ukraine war will continue to put pressure on households' - Treasurer

JIM CHALMERS PRESSER

Treasurer Jim Chalmers at the media conference at Parliament House Source: AAP / MICK TSIKAS/AAPIMAGE

The Federal government has defended its move to cap the price of wholesale gas as major energy retailers report they can no longer secure supply from producers. Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned producers they're being watched, to make sure they comply.


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