COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Long-term Purchase Commitment

Commitments as of March 31, 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	$	11,801	$	1,964	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Storage demand fees	8,685		15,743		11,413		5,440		3,491		6,780
Pipeline demand fees	31,418		55,870		42,117		25,837		15,301		17,011
Sub-total ES	$	51,904	$	73,577	$	53,530	$	31,277	$	18,792	$	23,791
NJNG:
Natural gas purchases	$	6,546	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Storage demand fees	22,541		33,105		15,963		11,155		4,874		—
Pipeline demand fees	77,558		202,212		143,787		129,216		113,962		966,909
Sub-total NJNG	$	106,645	$	235,317	$	159,750	$	140,371	$	118,836	$	966,909
Total	$	158,549	$	308,894	$	213,280	$	171,648	$	137,628	$	990,700