COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Long-term Purchase Commitment

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

(Thousands)	2026		2027		2028		2029		2030		Thereafter
ES:
Natural gas purchases	$	72,429	$	4,097	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Storage demand fees	10,351		9,152		6,382		4,375		4,375		5,788
Pipeline demand fees	21,676		50,638		27,640		11,942		10,481		38,192
Sub-total ES	$	104,456	$	63,887	$	34,022	$	16,317	$	14,856	$	43,980
NJNG:
Natural gas purchases	$	16,591	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Storage demand fees	32,589		35,494		16,288		5,982		2,457		—
Pipeline demand fees	158,134		204,182		130,791		115,558		112,524		746,474
Sub-total NJNG	$	207,314	$	239,676	$	147,079	$	121,540	$	114,981	$	746,474
Total	$	311,770	$	303,563	$	181,101	$	137,857	$	129,837	$	790,454