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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Gross Receipts Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of Gross Receipts Taxes [Line Items] |  |
Gross Receipts taxes recorded in regulated gas distribution operating revenues | $ 19.4 | $ 17.9
Laclede Gas |  |
Schedule of Gross Receipts Taxes [Line Items] |  |
Gross Receipts taxes recorded in regulated gas distribution operating revenues | 14.1 | 13.9
Alagasco |  |
Schedule of Gross Receipts Taxes [Line Items] |  |
Gross Receipts taxes recorded in regulated gas distribution operating revenues | $ 4.2 | $ 4.0

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