INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Interim Financial Information (Unaudited) [Abstract]

13.	INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)

In the opinion of Laclede Gas, the quarterly information presented below for fiscal years 2012 and 2011 includes all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair statement of the results of operations for such periods. Variations in operations reported on a quarterly basis primarily reflect the seasonal nature of the business of Laclede Gas.

(Thousands)
Three Months Ended		Dec. 31		March 31		June 30		Sept. 30

Fiscal Year 2012
Total Operating Revenues	$	251,983	$	298,897	$	117,771	$	98,976
Operating Income (Loss)		37,522		44,553		9,708		(973	)
Net Income (Loss)		21,697		25,925		4,630		(2,353	)

Three Months Ended		Dec. 31		March 31		June 30		Sept. 30

Fiscal Year 2011
Total Operating Revenues	$	277,443	$	388,375	$	169,479	$	97,031
Operating Income (Loss)		37,685		47,308		19,857		(3,358	)
Net Income (Loss)		21,455		26,232		11,533		(5,443	)

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the quarterly financial data in the annual financial statements. The disclosure may include a tabular presentation of financial information for each fiscal quarter for the current and previous year, including revenues, gross profit, income or loss before extraordinary items and earnings per share data. It also includes an indication if the information in the note is unaudited, comments on the aggregate effect of year-end adjustments, and an explanation of matters or transactions that affect comparability or are pertinent to an understanding of the information furnished.

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