South Jersey Industries’ (NYSE:SJI) board of directors declared on August 27, 2008, its regular dividend of $0.27 per share for the third quarter of 2008. The dividend is payable October 2, 2008 to shareholders of record at the close of business September 10, 2008. This is SJI’s 57th consecutive year of paying dividends, reflecting the company’s commitment to a consistent, sustainable dividend.

South Jersey Industries (NYSE:SJI) is an energy services holding company for utility and non-regulated businesses. A member of the KLD Global Climate 100 Index, SJI offers solutions to global warming through renewable energy, clean technology and efficiency. South Jersey Gas, one of the fastest growing natural gas utilities in the nation, strongly advocates the efficient use of energy while safely and reliably delivering natural gas in southern New Jersey. South Jersey Energy Solutions, the parent of SJI’s non-regulated businesses, provides innovative, environmentally friendly energy solutions that help customers control energy costs. South Jersey Energy acquires and markets natural gas and electricity for retail customers and offers energy-related services. Marina Energy develops and operates energy projects including thermal facilities serving hot and chilled water for casinos, cogeneration facilities and landfill gas-to-electricity facilities. South Jersey Resources Group provides wholesale commodity marketing and risk management services. South Jersey Energy Service Plus installs, maintains and services heating, air conditioning and water-heating systems, services appliances, installs solar systems and performs energy audits. For more information about SJI and its subsidiaries, visit http://www.sjindustries.com.

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