EXHIBIT 23



INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements 
No. 2-96782 and 33-26357 on Form S-8 of our reports relating to the Retirement 
Savings Plans of Pacific Enterprises and Southern California Gas Company 
dated June 13, 1997 appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of the 
Retirement Savings Plans of Pacific Enterprises and Southern California Gas 
Company for the year ended December 31, 1996.



/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
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Los Angeles, California
June 26, 1997