South Jersey Industries, Inc.

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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

Telephone: 609-561-9000
Investor Relations Contact: Stephen Clark x4260
e-mail: sclark@sjindustries.com
Media Relations Contact: Joanne Brigandi x4240
e-mail: jbrigandi@sjindustries.com

May 3, 2006

SJI CEO To Discuss First Quarter 2006 Results and Future Prospects at AGA Financial Forum

         FOLSOM, N.J. – S outh Jersey Industries [NYSE:SJI] will webcast live a presentation by its Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Edward Graham to the American Gas Association Financial Forum where he will discuss the Company’s 2006 first quarter results and future prospects. The presentation will be made on Monday, May 8, 2006 at 1:40 p.m. EDT.

         To listen to the live webcast simply visit the South Jersey Industries website at http://www.sjindustries.com, and click on Investors and then on the webcast icon.

         Graham’s slide presentation will be available on the website immediately prior to the webcast. SJI encourages shareholders, media, and members of the financial community to listen to the webcast.

         South Jersey Industries 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. Visit http://www.sjindustries.com for more information about SJI and its subsidiaries.

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