Why is it the Government's job?

Its interesting that companies hit by the huge increases in gas prices and energy prices in total are pleading with the government for special help.

Just why is it the government's job to bail out everyone?

I know the rises are unprecedented, but really companies need to reassess their energy usage, maybe increase costs to cope and do what companies do naturally. If necessary reduce energy usage: try and be more energy-efficient, do things differently. Become fitter, leaner and more successful.

Not rely on the government artificially changing the playing field.