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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.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC AND GAS COMPANY
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588
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<FN>
<F1> Federal and State Income Taxes are included in this line item for FDS
purposes.
<F2> Total interest expense includes Preferred Securities Dividend
Requirements.
</FN>
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