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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Commitments (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] |
Minimum total payments required for natural gas contracts | $ 1,463.4
Laclede Gas |
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] |
Minimum total payments required for natural gas contracts | 614.8
Alagasco |
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] |
Minimum total payments required for natural gas contracts | $ 340.0

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