STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Operating Revenues:
Utility	$ 638,718	$ 363,911	$ 1,073,946	$ 614,702
Other	27	234	51	1,377
Total Operating Revenues	638,745	364,145	1,073,997	616,079
Utility
Natural and propane gas	430,575	238,148	692,128	382,482
Other operation and maintenance expenses	72,229	41,193	134,745	80,846
Depreciation and amortization	20,118	11,258	40,144	22,223
Taxes, other than income taxes	41,739	21,751	70,328	36,557
Total Utility Operating Expenses	564,661	312,350	937,345	522,108
Other	(350)	1,104	(116)	1,228
Total Operating Expenses	564,311	313,454	937,229	523,336
Operating Income	74,434	50,691	136,768	92,743
Other Income and (Income Deductions) - Net	(606)	988	1,056	2,076
Interest Charges:
Interest on long-term debt	8,423	5,483	17,908	10,884
Other interest charges	751	515	1,532	1,039
Total Interest Charges	9,174	5,998	19,440	11,923
Income Before Income Taxes	64,654	45,681	118,384	82,896
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense	20,422	15,906	38,859	27,379
Net Income	$ 44,232	$ 29,775	$ 79,525	$ 55,517