Financial Instruments (Schedule Of Derivatives And Hedged Items In Fair Value Hedging Relationships) (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain or (Loss) on Derivative Recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Income	$ (1,047)
Amount of Gain or (Loss) on the Hedged Item Recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Income	1,047
Operating Revenues [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain or (Loss) on Derivative Recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Income	(824)
Amount of Gain or (Loss) on the Hedged Item Recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Income	824
Purchased Gas [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain or (Loss) on Derivative Recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Income	(223)
Amount of Gain or (Loss) on the Hedged Item Recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Income	$ 223