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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - BROKER MARGIN DEPOSITS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Jun. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012
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Broker margin - Current assets | $ 1,350 | $ 21,929
Broker margin - Current (liabilities) | 6,181 | 0
NJNG [Member] |  |
Broker margin - Current assets | 1,350 | 1,713
NJRES [Member] |  |
Broker margin - Current assets | 0 | 20,216
Broker margin - Current (liabilities) | $ 6,181 | $ 0

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