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NATURE OF THE BUSINESS (Details) | 9 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2023 customer subsidiary
Steckman Ridge |
Nature of Business [Line Items] |
Ownership percentage | 50.00%
PennEast |
Nature of Business [Line Items] |
Ownership percentage | 20.00%
NJNG |
Nature of Business [Line Items] |
Total retail customers | customer | 574,900
NJR Retail Holdings Corporation |
Nature of Business [Line Items] |
Number of principal subsidiaries | subsidiary | 1

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