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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Schedule of Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts Activity in the allowance for uncollectible accounts for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (in thousands):
Balance at Beginning of PeriodAdditions Charged to Costs and ExpensesDiscounts on Purchased ReceivablesNet Accounts Receivable Written-OffBalance at End of Period
Three Months Ended December 31, 2024
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts$26,194 $4,605 $107 $(2,522)$28,384 
Three Months Ended December 31, 2023
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts$36,295 $4,157 $119 $(3,455)$37,116 
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) The components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and changes for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, net of related tax effect, are as follows (amounts in parentheses indicate debits) (in thousands): 
 Gains and Losses on Derivative Financial InstrumentsFunded Status of the Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefit PlansTotal
Three Months Ended December 31, 2024
Balance at October 1, 2024$55,799 $(71,275)$(15,476)
Other Comprehensive Gains and Losses Before Reclassifications
(39,113)— (39,113)
Amounts Reclassified From Other Comprehensive Loss(21,564)— (21,564)
Balance at December 31, 2024$(4,878)$(71,275)$(76,153)
Three Months Ended December 31, 2023
Balance at October 1, 2023$4,623 $(59,683)$(55,060)
Other Comprehensive Gains and Losses Before Reclassifications
136,681 — 136,681 
Amounts Reclassified From Other Comprehensive Income(14,240)— (14,240)
Balance at December 31, 2023$127,064 $(59,683)$67,381 
Schedule of Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) The details about the reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (amounts in parentheses indicate debits to the income statement) (in thousands):
Details About Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) ComponentsAmount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented
Three Months Ended
December 31,
20242023
Gains (Losses) on Derivative Financial Instrument Cash Flow Hedges:
 
     Commodity Contracts$29,729 $19,755 Operating Revenues
     Foreign Currency Contracts(225)(47)Operating Revenues
 29,504 19,708 Total Before Income Tax
 (7,940)(5,468)Income Tax Expense
 $21,564 $14,240 Net of Tax
Schedule of Other Current Assets The components of the Company’s Other Current Assets are as follows (in thousands):
                            At December 31, 2024At September 30, 2024
Prepayments$13,890 $18,463 
Prepaid Property and Other Taxes14,301 14,187 
Federal Income Taxes Receivable— 8,154 
State Income Taxes Receivable6,911 13,161 
Regulatory Assets48,333 38,264 
 $83,435 $92,229 
Schedule of Other Accruals and Current Liabilities The components of the Company’s Other Accruals and Current Liabilities are as follows (in thousands):
                            At December 31, 2024At September 30, 2024
Accrued Capital Expenditures$52,852 $47,344 
Regulatory Liabilities24,235 29,352 
Reserve for Gas Replacement1,316 — 
Liability for Royalty and Working Interests23,673 15,007 
Federal Income Taxes Payable5,249 — 
Non-Qualified Benefit Plan Liability14,135 14,135 
Other50,949 57,065 
 $172,409 $162,903