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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, DEMAND FEES (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2011
Demand fees | $ 215.1 | $ 216.5 | $ 211.2
NJRES [Member] |  |  |
Demand fees | 123.0 | 129.8 | 112.3
NJNG [Member] |  |  |
Demand fees | $ 92.1 | $ 86.7 | $ 98.9
Minimum [Member] |  |  |
Storage and pipeline capacity, contract term | 1 year |  |
Maximum [Member] |  |  |
Storage and pipeline capacity, contract term | 5 years |  |

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- Definition Demand fees incurred associated with contracts for storage and/or pipeline capacity and recognized as a component of gas purchases. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Storage and Pipeline Capacity, Term of Contract + References No definition available. + Details
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