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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - VOLUME (Details) | Jun. 30, 2014 MMcf | Sep. 30, 2013 MMcf
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NJNG [Member] | Futures [Member] | Long [Member] |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, nonmonetary notional amount | 15,300 | 22,600
NJRES [Member] | Futures [Member] | Short [Member] |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, nonmonetary notional amount | (59,300) | (64,200)
NJRES [Member] | Options [Member] | Long [Member] |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, nonmonetary notional amount | 600 | 1,500
NJRES [Member] | Physical [Member] | Long [Member] |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, nonmonetary notional amount | 33,000 | 7,300

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