COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2024

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Long-term Purchase Commitment

Commitments as of June 30, 2024, for natural gas purchases and future demand fees for the next five fiscal year periods are as follows:

(Thousands)	2024		2025		2026		2027		2028		Thereafter
ES:
Natural gas purchases	$	9,998	$	17,151	$	1,090	$	—	$	—	$	—
Storage demand fees	4,135		16,119		11,716		5,452		3,500		6,780
Pipeline demand fees	20,428		46,713		38,750		26,403		16,461		30,450
Sub-total ES	$	34,561	$	79,983	$	51,556	$	31,855	$	19,961	$	37,230
NJNG:
Natural gas purchases	$	7,517	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Storage demand fees	11,284		38,199		22,632		11,160		4,877		—
Pipeline demand fees	38,840		207,812		148,510		129,238		113,964		967,006
Sub-total NJNG	$	57,641	$	246,011	$	171,142	$	140,398	$	118,841	$	967,006
Total	$	92,202	$	325,994	$	222,698	$	172,253	$	138,802	$	1,004,236