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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - NATURAL GAS IN STORAGE (Details) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($) Bcf | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) Bcf
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Inventory [Line Items] |  |
Natural Gas in Storage, value | $ | $ 80,996 | $ 199,501
Natural Gas in Storage, Bcf | Bcf | 20,500,000 | 43,700,000
NJNG |  |
Inventory [Line Items] |  |
Natural Gas in Storage, value | $ | $ 60,539 | $ 175,025
Natural Gas in Storage, Bcf | Bcf | 9,200,000 | 29,100,000
ES |  |
Inventory [Line Items] |  |
Natural Gas in Storage, value | $ | $ 20,457 | $ 24,476
Natural Gas in Storage, Bcf | Bcf | 11,300,000 | 14,600,000

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