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Northern Territory government promises power bill subsidy worth $71 million

Palmerston mother Esha Karki says her young family is noticing higher utility prices. (ABC News: Dane Hirst)

The Northern Territory government has unveiled a $71.7 million boost to its subsidy of household energy bills, in a pre-budget sweetener Treasurer Eva Lawler says will help stimulate the economy.

Power prices in the NT are pegged to inflation, meaning households were bracing for a 6.8 per cent increase in their electricity tariffs from July 1.

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