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<DESCRIPTION>EX. 99(N)(I): CONSENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
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                                                                 Exhibit ((n)(i)

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            CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration
Statement on Form N-2 of our report dated February 29, 2008, relating to the
financial statements and financial highlights which appears in the December 31,
2007 Annual Report to Shareholders of The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust
which are also incorporated by reference into the Registration Statement. We
also consent to the references to us under the headings "Financial Highlights",
"Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm" and "Financial Statements" in
such Registration Statement.




/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
New York, New York
March 17, 2008
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