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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from SEC form 
10-Q and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial
statements.  The financial statements are unaudited but, in the opinion of
PSE&G's management, reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal
recurring accruals.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC AND GAS COMPANY
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<FN>

<F1>State Income Taxes $1,562 and Federal Income Taxes for Other Income $3,225
were incorporated into this line item for FDS purposes. In the referenced 
financial statements, State Income Taxes are included in Taxes - Other 
and Federal Income Taxes for Other Income are included in Other 
Income - Miscellaneous.
</FN>