COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2025

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Long-term Purchase Commitment

Commitments as of March 31, 2025, for natural gas purchases and future demand fees for the next five fiscal year periods are as follows:

(Thousands)	2025		2026		2027		2028		2029		Thereafter
ES:
Natural gas purchases	$	21,687	$	40,749	$	2,876	$	—	$	—	$	—
Storage demand fees	8,047		13,755		7,887		5,114		3,107		4,660
Pipeline demand fees	27,459		41,746		29,651		21,493		11,005		47,686
Sub-total ES	$	57,193	$	96,250	$	40,414	$	26,607	$	14,112	$	52,346
NJNG:
Natural gas purchases	$	32,479	$	1,954	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Storage demand fees	21,477		43,331		35,489		16,282		5,979		2,456
Pipeline demand fees	107,932		224,422		161,767		136,196		129,022		956,205
Sub-total NJNG	$	161,888	$	269,707	$	197,256	$	152,478	$	135,001	$	958,661
Total	$	219,081	$	365,957	$	237,670	$	179,085	$	149,113	$	1,011,007