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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - GAS IN STORAGE (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2013 MMcf | Sep. 30, 2012 MMcf
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Public Utilities, Inventory [Line Items] |  |
Gas in storage | $ 167,663 | $ 265,193
Gas in storage (BCF) | 46,200 | 67,700
NJNG [Member] |  |
Public Utilities, Inventory [Line Items] |  |
Gas in storage | 14,891 | 145,379
Gas in storage (BCF) | 2,400 | 22,200
NJRES [Member] |  |
Public Utilities, Inventory [Line Items] |  |
Gas in storage | $ 152,772 | $ 119,814
Gas in storage (BCF) | 43,800 | 45,500

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