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Wellington, March 31 (IANS) New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has defended his Government’s targeted cost‑of‑living support amid soaring fuel prices, saying that while New Zealand cannot control global energy markets, it must help those most affected. In a post on X, Luxon said the conflict in the Middle East is directly leading to higher prices at the pump in New Zealand, putting pressure on households and businesses across the country. “That’s affecting households an…