Exhibit 23



INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
333-40362 of The Laclede Group, Inc. and Laclede Gas Company on Form S-3 and
Registration Statement No. 33-52357 of The Laclede Group, Inc. on Form S-3
and in Registration Statement Nos. 33-38413, 33-57573 and 33-64933 of The
Laclede Group, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated November 15, 2001
(November 29, 2001 as to Note 14), appearing in this Annual Report on Form
10-K of The Laclede Group, Inc. and Laclede Gas Company for the year ended
September 30, 2001.



Deloitte & Touche
St. Louis, MO
December 20, 2001