<TABLE> <S> <C>

<ARTICLE> UT
<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>
<CIK> 0000081033
<NAME> PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC AND GAS COMPANY
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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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