South Jersey Industries, Inc.

NEWS RELEASE
1 South Jersey Plaza, Folsom, New Jersey 08037
Tel. (609) 561-9000 Fax (609) 561-8225 TDD ONLY 1-800-547-9085

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 2, 2005
Telephone: 609-561-9000
Investor Relations Contact: Stephen Clark x4260
Public Relations Contact: Joanne Brigandi x424

SJI to Present to American Gas Association Financial Forum

      New Orleans, LA – Edward J. Graham, chairman, president and CEO of South Jersey Industries (NYSE:SJI) will speak at the American Gas Association Financial Forum in New Orleans today, May 2, 2005, at 1:55 p.m. CDT. The company's presentation will highlight its recent accomplishments and review its strategies for growth. A live webcast of the company's presentation at the AGA Financial Forum will be broadcast on South Jersey Industries’ website at www.sjindustries.com. The presentation will be archived for 30 days.

      South Jersey Industries (NYSE: SJI) is an energy services holding company for South Jersey Gas, South Jersey Energy, South Jersey Resources Group, Marina Energy, and South Jersey Energy Service Plus. SJI markets an array of retail and wholesale energy products and services throughout the mid-Atlantic and southeastern United States. Visit http://www.sjindustries.com for more information about SJI and its subsidiaries.

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