Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Compensation And Benefits [Member]
Compensation And Benefits [Member]
Compensation and Benefits [Member]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Common unitholders' interest in net earnings
Net Income (Loss) Allocated to Limited Partners
Weighted average common units outstanding - basic
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Dilutive securities
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Weighted average common units outstanding - diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Basic and diluted net earnings per common unitholders' interest
Net Income (Loss), Per Outstanding Limited Partnership and General Partnership Unit, Basic and Diluted, Net of Tax
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Ferrellgas L P [Member]
FERRELLGAS, L.P. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Schedule of fair value assets and liabilities
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Level 3 fair value rollforward
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Statement, Partner Type of Partners' Capital Account [Axis]
Partner Type [Axis]
Partner Type of Partners' Capital Account, Name [Domain]
Partner Type of Partners' Capital Account, Name [Domain]
Common Unitholders [Member]
Common Unitholders [Member]
Common Unitholders [Member]
Cash Paid For [Abstract]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest
Interest Paid
Income taxes
Income Taxes Paid
Non-Cash Investing Activities [Abstract]
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Value of Liabilities Assumed
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Value of Liabilities Assumed
Partners' Capital Account, Acquisitions
Partners' Capital Account, Acquisitions
Change in accruals for property, plant and equipment additions
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Disclosure
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Schedule of Limited Partners' Capital Account by Class [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Limited Partners' Capital Account by Class [Table Text Block]
Cash distributions
Distributions Made to Limited Partner, by Distribution [Table Text Block]
Dividends expected to be paid to related parties
Distributions paid to related parties [Table Text Block]
Distributions made to related parties [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Cost of Product Sold [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Interest Expense [Member]
Interest Expense [Member]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Propane commodity derivatives [Member]
Energy Related Derivative [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCI
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net
Net Earning Per Common Unitholders' Interest
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp [Member]
FERRELLGAS PARTNERS FINANCE CORP. [Member]
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Ferrellgas Finance Corp [Member]
FERRELLGAS FINANCE CORP. [Member]
Contingencies And Commitments
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Accounting estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral
Pledged Assets Separately Reported, Finance Receivables Pledged as Collateral, at Fair Value
Intangible assets accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding
General partner unitholder, units outstanding
General Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding
Common stock, par value
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Supplemental Financial Statement Information [Abstract]
Supplemental Financial Statement Information [Abstract]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Domain]
Asset Class [Domain]
Assets held for disposal [Member]
Assets held for disposal [Member]
Assets held for disposal [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Vehicles [Member]
Vehicles [Member]
Midstream - Crude Oil Logistics [Member]
Midstream - Crude Oil Logistics [Member]
Midstream - Crude Oil Logistics [Member]
Assets sold
Assets sold
Assets sold
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale, Description
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale, Description
Assets held in use
Reason for Changing Plan to Sell Assets Held-for-sale
Maximum term of supply procurement contracts
MaximumTermOfSupplyProcurementContracts
Maximum Term Of Supply Procurement Contracts
Net procurement of fixed priced propane in gallons
Net Procurement Of Fixed Priced Propane In Gallons
Net Procurement Of Fixed Priced Propane In Gallons
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Partners' Capital
Partners' Capital Notes Disclosure [Text Block]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Schedule of Limited Partners' Capital Account by Class [Table]
Schedule of Limited Partners' Capital Account by Class [Table]
James H. Ballengee [Member]
James H. Ballengee [Member]
James H. Ballengee [Member]
Public Common Unitholders [Member]
Public Common Unitholders [Member]
Public Common Unitholders [Member]
Ferrell Companies [Member]
Ferrell Companies [Member]
Ferrell Companies [Member]
FCI Trading Corp. [Member]
Fci Trading Corp [Member]
FCI Trading Corp. [Member]
Ferrell Propane, Inc [Member]
Ferrell Propane Inc [Member]
Ferrell Propane, Inc. [Member]
Ferrell Companies Beneficial Ownership [Member]
Ferrell Companies Beneficial Ownership [Member]
Ferrell Companies Beneficial Ownership [Member] includes Ferrell Companies direct ownership of Ferrellgas Partner's common stock and beneficial ownership of common units held by FCI Trading Corp. and Ferrell Propane, Inc.
JEF Capital Management [Member]
JEF Capital Management [Member]
JEF Capital Management [Member]
Ferrell Resources Holdings, Inc. [Member]
Ferrell Resources Holdings, Inc. [Member]
Ferrell Resources Holdings, Inc. [Member]
James E. Ferrell [Member]
Officer [Member]
Ferrellgas Partners [Member]
Parent Partners [Member]
Parent Partners [Member]
General Partner [Member]
General Partner [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Declared
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Declared
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Payments of Stock Issuance Costs
Payments of Stock Issuance Costs
Payments for Repurchase of Equity
Payments for Repurchase of Equity
Reconciliation of Other Significant Reconciling Items from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Reconciliation of Other Significant Reconciling Items from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Partner Capital Components [Axis]
Partner Capital Components [Axis]
Partner Capital Components [Domain]
Partner Capital Components [Domain]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Subsegments [Axis]
Subsegments [Axis]
Subsegments [Domain]
Subsegments [Domain]
Subsegments Consolidation Items [Axis]
Subsegments Consolidation Items [Axis]
Subsegments Consolidation Items [Domain]
Subsegments Consolidation Items [Domain]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Income tax benefit
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Interest Expense
Interest Expense
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
EBITDA
EBITDA
EBITDA
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Compensation Expense
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Compensation Expense
Non-cash stock-based compensation charge
Share-based Compensation
Goodwill impairment
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Change in fair value of contingent consideration
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability
Severance Costs
Severance Costs
Legal Fees
Legal Fees
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions, Expenses and Losses Recognized
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions, Expenses and Losses Recognized
Acquisition Costs, Period Cost
Acquisition Costs, Period Cost
Net earnings (loss)
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA
Statement [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Propane and related equipment sales [Member]
Propane and related equipment sales [Member]
Propane and related equipment sales [Member]
Midstream Operations - Water Solutions [Member]
Midstream Operations - Water Solutions [Member]
Midstream Operations - Water Solutions [Member]
Midstream Operations [Member]
Midstream Operations [Member]
Midstream Operations [Member]
Corporate and Other [Member]
Corporate and Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues
Revenues
Costs and Expenses
Costs and Expenses
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Schedule of Transactions With Related Parties
Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Senior Notes [Member]
Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt issuance principal amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Interest payments
Fixed Rate, 8.625%, Due 2020 [Member]
Fixed Rate Eight Point Six Two Five Due Two Thousand Twenty [Member]
Fixed Rate Eight Point Six Two Five Due Two Thousand Twenty [Member]
Debt principal amount
Debt maturity year
Debt maturity year
Debt maturity year
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Subsidiary of Common Parent [Member]
Subsidiary of Common Parent [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net And Accounts Receivable Securitization
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Jamex Marketing, LLC [Member]
Jamex Marketing, LLC [Member]
Jamex Marketing, LLC [Member]
Limited partner ownership interest
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Members or Limited Partners, Ownership Interest
Partners' Capital Account, Units, Treasury Units Purchased
Partners' Capital Account, Units, Treasury Units Purchased
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Number of employees
Entity Number of Employees
Revenue from Related Parties
Revenue from Related Parties
Related Party Costs
Related Party Costs
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties
Accounts Payable, Related Parties
Accounts Payable, Related Parties
Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Secured Debt [Member]
Short-term borrowings
Short-term Debt
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Reconciliation of net earnings to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge
Goodwill impairment
Loss on Disposal of Assets and Asset Impairment Charges
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets and Asset Impairment Charges
Provision for doubtful accounts
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Deferred tax expense
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Other
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from business acquisitions:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts and notes receivable, net of securitization
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts and Notes Receivable
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accrued interest expense
Increase (Decrease) in Interest Payable, Net
Other current liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Liabilities
Other assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Proceeds from sale of assets
Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets
Other
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Distributions
Payments of Capital Distribution
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Payments on long-term debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Net additions to (reductions in) short-term borrowings
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt
Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings
Proceeds from Other Short-term Debt
Repayments of Other Long-term Debt
Repayments of Other Long-term Debt
Repayments of Other Short-term Debt
Repayments of Other Short-term Debt
Cash paid for financing costs
Payments of Financing Costs
Proceeds from (Payments to) Noncontrolling Interests
Proceeds from (Payments to) Noncontrolling Interests
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Limited Partners Units
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Limited Partners Units
Contributions from partners
Proceeds from Partnership Contribution
Capital contribution
Proceeds from Contributed Capital
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Net change in cash
Cash, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period
Cash - beginning of period
Cash
Cash - end of period
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Dilutive effect on earnings per share
Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table]
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets
Assets
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Land [Member]
Land [Member]
Land Improvements [Member]
Land Improvements [Member]
Building Improvements [Member]
Building Improvements [Member]
Bulk Equipment And District Facilities [Member]
Bulk Equipment And District Facilities [Member]
Bulk Equipment and District Facilities [Member]
Tanks Cylinders And Customer Equipment [Member]
Tanks Cylinders And Customer Equipment [Member]
Tanks, Cylinders and Customer Equipment [Member]
Salt water disposal wells [Member]
Salt water disposal wells [Member]
Salt water disposal wells [Member]
Rail cars [Member]
Rail cars [Member]
Rail cars [Member]
Office Equipment [Member]
Office Equipment [Member]
Injection stations [Member]
Injection stations [Member]
Injection stations [Member]
Construction in Progress [Member]
Construction in Progress [Member]
Pipelines [Member]
Pipelines [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Property, plant and equipment accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Accrued interest
Interest Payable, Current
Accrued payroll
Accrued Salaries, Current
Customer deposits and advances
Customer Advances and Deposits, Current
Price risk management liabilities
Derivative Liability, Current
Other
Other Sundry Liabilities, Current
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Interest expense recognized on fixed-rate debt
Interest Expense, Debt
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment Assets Held-for-sale Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Table]
Schedule of Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Table]
Assets held in use [Member]
Assets held in use [Member]
Assets held in use [Member]
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale by Asset Type [Axis]
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale by Asset Type [Axis]
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale, Name [Domain]
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale, Name [Domain]
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of
Goodwill, Other Changes
Goodwill, Other Changes
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Goodwill, net
Goodwill
Supplemental Financial Statement Information
Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other assets, net [Member]
Other Assets [Member]
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Other Liabilities [Member]
Other Liabilities [Member]
Interest Expense, Debt
Derivative Asset, Fair Value of Collateral
Derivative Asset, Fair Value of Collateral
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral
WTI average closing price
WTI average closing price
WTI average closing price
WTI quarterly price decrease
WTI quarterly price decrease
WTI quarterly price decrease
WTi crude curve decrease
WTi crude curve decrease
WTI crude curve decrease
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Contingent Consideration by Type [Axis]
Contingent Consideration by Type [Axis]
Contingent Consideration Type [Domain]
Contingent Consideration Type [Domain]
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Change in Fair Value, Type [Axis]
Change in Fair Value, Type [Axis]
Change in Fair Value, Type [Axis]
Change in Fair Value, Type [Domain]
Change in Fair Value, Type [Domain]
[Domain] for Change in Fair Value, Type [Axis]
Accretion [Member]
Accretion [Member]
Accretion, type of change in recurring fair value measurement [Member]
Fair Value Change due to Unobservable Inputs [Member]
Fair Value Change due to Unobservable Inputs [Member]
Fair Value Change due to Unobservable Inputs, type of change of recurring fair value measurement [Member]
Liability Class [Axis]
Liability Class [Axis]
Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain]
Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Propane gas and related products
Energy Related Inventory, Propane Gas
Energy Related Inventory, Petroleum
Energy Related Inventory, Petroleum
Appliances, parts and supplies
Other Inventory, Net of Reserves
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable
Business Acquisition Cost Of Acquired Entity Issuance Of Liabilities And Other Costs
Business Acquisition Cost Of Acquired Entity Issuance Of Liabilities And Other Costs
Business Acquisition Cost Of Acquired Entity Issuance Of Liabilities And Other Costs
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Sensitivity of Unobservable Inputs [Table]
Sensitivity of Unobservable Inputs [Table]
Sensitivity of Unobservable Inputs used in recurring fair value measurement of liability [Table]
Unobservable Input Sensitivity, Type [Axis]
Unobservable Input Sensitivity, Type [Axis]
Unobservable Input Sensitivity, Type [Axis]
Unobservable Input Sensitivity, Type [Domain]
Unobservable Input Sensitivity, Type [Domain]
[Domain] for Unobservable Input Sensitivity, Type [Axis]
Sensitivity of Unobservable Inputs [Line Items]
Sensitivity of Unobservable Inputs [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Sensitivity of Unobservable Inputs used in recurring fair value measurement of liability [Table]
Segment Information Type [Axis]
Segment Information Type [Axis]
Segment Information Type [Axis]
Segment Information Type [Domain]
Segment Information Type [Domain]
[Domain] for Segment Information Type [Axis]
Profit Measure [Member]
Profit Measure [Member]
Profit Measure [Member]
Capital Expenditures [Member]
Capital Expenditures [Member]
Capital Expenditures [Member]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Other Significant Reconciling Items from Segments to Consolidated
Reconciliation of Other Significant Reconciling Items from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Customer Lists [Member]
Customer Lists [Member]
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Transportation Equipment [Member]
Transportation Equipment [Member]
Injection Stations and Pipelines [Member]
Injection Stations and Pipelines [Member]
Injection Stations and Pipelines assets [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Financial Assets
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Financial Assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Postconfirmation, Goodwill
Postconfirmation, Goodwill
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Intangibles
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Intangibles
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Less Noncontrolling Interest
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Less Noncontrolling Interest
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Consideration Transferred
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Consideration Transferred
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Propane commodity derivative assets
Price Risk Derivative Assets, at Fair Value
Interest rate swap assets
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value
Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments at Fair Value, Net
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset, at Fair Value
Derivative assets, fair value
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Propane commodity derivative liabilities
Price Risk Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value
Interest rate swap liabilities
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability, at Fair Value
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability, at Fair Value
Derivative liabilities, fair value
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Inventories
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Other Current Liabilities
Other Current Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Shipping And Handling Expenses
Shipping and Handling Expenses [Table Text Block]
Shipping and Handling Expenses [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Table Text Block]
Statement of Partners' Capital [Abstract]
General Partner Unitholder [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Total Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. Partners' Capital (Deficit) [Member]
Parent [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Partners' capital balance (in units)
Partners' Capital Account, Units
Partners' capital balance
Partners' Capital, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Contributions in connection with non-cash ESOP and stock and unit-based compensation charges
Contributions in connection with ESOP and stock-based compensation charges
Contributions in connection with ESOP and stock-based compensation charges
Distributions
Partners' Capital Account, Distributions
Partners' Capital Account, Treasury Units, Purchased
Partners' Capital Account, Treasury Units, Purchased
Partners' Capital Account, Units, Unit-based Compensation
Partners' Capital Account, Units, Unit-based Compensation
Partners' Capital Account, Unit-based Compensation
Partners' Capital Account, Unit-based Compensation
Net loss
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Partners' capital balance (in units)
Partners' capital balance
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Table]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Table]
Valuation Technique [Axis]
Valuation Technique [Axis]
Valuation Technique [Domain]
Valuation Technique [Domain]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Ferrellgas [Member]
Ferrellgas [Member]
Ferrellgas [Member], as defined in the Partnership Organization and Formation footnote, is the combination of Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. and Ferrellgas, L.P.
Capital Expenditure Type [Axis]
Capital Expenditure Type [Axis]
Capital Expenditure Type [Axis]
Capital Expenditure Type [Domain]
Capital Expenditure Type [Domain]
[Domain] for Capital Expenditure Type [Axis]
Maintenance Capital Expenditures [Member]
Maintenance Capital Expenditures [Member]
Maintenance Capital Expenditures [Member]
Growth Capital Expenditures [Member]
Growth Capital Expenditures [Member]
Growth Capital Expenditures [Member]
Capital Expenditures
Capital Expenditures
Capital Expenditures
Operating expense
Operating Expenses
General and administrative expense
General and Administrative Expense
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable by Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable Type [Domain]
Receivable [Domain]
Accounts Receivable Securitization [Member]
Trade Accounts Receivable [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Collateralized notes payable
Notes Payable, Related Parties
Proceeds from accounts receivable securitization
Proceeds from Accounts Receivable Securitization
Available proceeds from additional trade accounts receivable
Ability to Receive Additional Trade Accounts Receivable
Ability to Receive Additional Trade Accounts Receivable
Weighted average interest rate on borrowings under accounts receivable securitization
Weighted Average Discount Rate To Value The Retained Interest In The Transferred Receivables
Weighted Average Discount Rate To Value The Retained Interest In The Transferred Receivables
Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Component of Shipping and Handling Expenses Classified in Statements of Earnings [Axis]
Operating Expense [Member]
Operating Expense [Member]
Depreciation And Amortization Expense [Member]
Depreciation And Amortization Expense [Member]
Depreciation And Amortization Expense [Member]
Equipment Lease Expense [Member]
Equipment Lease Expense [Member]
Equipment Lease Expense [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Shipping and handling expenses
Shipping, Handling and Transportation Costs
Transactions With Related Parties
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Distributions Made to Member or Limited Partner [Table]
Distributions Made to Limited Partner [Table]
Distribution Expected To Be Made to Member or Limited Partner [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner [Line Items]
Interest rate swap assets
Interest rate swap liabilities
Propane commodity derivative liabilities
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues:
Revenues [Abstract]
Propane and other gas liquids sales
Propane Revenue
Midstream operations
Midstream revenues
Midstream revenues relate to industry activities that fall between exploration and production (upstream) and refining and marketing (downstream).
Other
Other Revenue, Net
Total revenues
Revenue, Net
Costs and expenses:
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales
Propane Costs
Cost of sales - midstream operations
Cost of sales - midstream operations
Midstream operations relate to industry activities that fall between exploration and production (upstream) and refining and marketing (downstream).
Cost of sales - other
Other Cost of Operating Revenue
Operating expense
Other Cost and Expense, Operating
General and administrative expense
Equipment lease expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge
Loss on disposal of assets and other
Operating loss
Operating Income (Loss)
Interest expense
Interest and Debt Expense
Other income, net
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Loss before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Net Earnings (Loss)
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net earnings attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, L.P.
Less: General partner's interest in net earnings
Net Income (Loss) Allocated to General Partners
Common unitholders' interest in net earnings
Cash distributions declared per common unit
Distributions Per Limited Partnership Unit Outstanding, Basic
Letter Of Credit [Member]
Letter of Credit [Member]
Total credit faciltiy borrowings outstanding
Long-term Line of Credit
Other Long-term Debt, Noncurrent
Other Long-term Debt, Noncurrent
Available borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Weighted average interest rate on credit facility borrowings
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Letters of credit outstanding
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Derivative [Member]
Derivative [Member]
Beginning balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Change in value of risk management derivatives
Reclassification of gains and losses on commodity hedges to cost of product sold - propane and other gas liquids sales
Ending balance
Derivative, Net Hedge Ineffectiveness Gain (Loss)
Derivative, Net Hedge Ineffectiveness Gain (Loss)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic
Partnership organization and formation [Abstract]
Partnership organization and formation [Abstract]
Operating Partnership [Member]
Operating Partnership [Member]
Operating Partnership [Member] is the defined term representing Ferrellgas, L.P. This member is only used when tagging for entities other than Ferrellgas, L.P. For instance, this is used as a dimension for general partner interest. The Ferrellgas, L.P. entity member is only used when tagging within Ferrellgas, L.P. - Entity domains are only used to keep the 4 entity filings on unique dimensions.
Limited partner interest
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Ownership Interest
Common stock shares outstanding
General partner ownership interest
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Managing Member or General Partner, Ownership Interest
Number of entity subsidiaries
Number Of Entity Subsidiaries
Number Of Entity Subsidiaries
Equity interest in subsidiary
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee, Cumulative Percentage Ownership after All Transactions
Number of states in which entity operates
Number of States in which Entity Operates
Corporation formation date
Entity Incorporation, Date of Incorporation
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Table]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Table]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Debt weighted average interest rate
Certain cash flow and significant non-cash activities
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net
Accounts receivable
Accounts Receivable, Gross
Other
Other Receivables
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable
Accounts and notes receivable, net
Accounts and Notes Receivable, Net
Schedule of Capital Units [Table]
Schedule of Capital Units [Table]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Cash distribution declaration date
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Declaration Date
Cash distributions declared per common unit
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Distributions Declared, Per Unit
Cash distributions payment date
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Distribution Date
Non-cash contributions
Other Significant Noncash Transaction, Value of Consideration Given
Underlying commodity [Axis]
Underlying commodity [Axis]
Underlying commodity [Axis]
Underlying commodity [Domain]
Underlying commodity [Domain]
[Domain] for Underlying commodity [Axis]
Diesel fuel [Member]
Diesel fuel [Member]
Diesel fuel [Member]
Unleaded gasoline [Member]
Unleaded gasoline [Member]
Unleaded gasoline [Member]
Crude Oil [Member]
Crude Oil [Member]
Reclassification of net gain to earnings during next 12 months
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months
Number of barrels of propane covered by cash flow hedges
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Volume
Additional Collateral, Aggregate Fair Value
Additional Collateral, Aggregate Fair Value
Derivative amount of credit risk
Derivative amount of credit risk
Derivative amount of credit risk if counterparties failed to perform contracts
Derivative net liability position aggregate fair value
Derivative, Net Liability Position, Aggregate Fair Value
Collateral already posted
Collateral Already Posted, Aggregate Fair Value
Gain or loss in earnings related to hedge ineffectiveness
Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness, Net
Reclassification of gain (loss) to earnings from discontinuance of cash flow hedges
Gain (Loss) on Discontinuation of Cash Flow Hedge Due to Forecasted Transaction Probable of Not Occurring, Net
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts and notes receivable, net
Receivables, Net, Current
Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Cash
Intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Assets held for sale
Assets Held-for-sale, Not Part of Disposal Group
Other assets, net
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT)
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Collateralized note payable
Notes Payable, Current
Other current liabilities
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Contingencies and commitments
Commitments and Contingencies
Partners' capital (deficit)
Partners' Capital [Abstract]
Limited partner
Limited Partners' Capital Account
General partner
General Partners' Capital Account
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Total Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. partners' capital (deficit)
Partners' Capital
Noncontrolling interest
Noncontrolling Interest in Limited Partnerships
Total partners' capital (deficit)
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)
Liabilities and Equity
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Common stock, $1.00 par value; 2,000 shares authorized; 1,000 shares issued and outstanding
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Total stockholder's equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Earnings Distribution Allocation
Earnings Distribution Allocation [Table Text Block]
[Table Text Block] for Earnings Distribution Allocation [Table]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Distribution Range [Axis]
Distribution Range [Axis]
Distribution Range for determining allocation by partner type [Axis]
Distribution Range [Domain]
Distribution Range [Domain]
[Domain] for Distribution Range for determining allocation by partner type [Axis]
Upper Range [Member]
Upper Range [Member]
Upper Range [Member]
Middle Range [Member]
Middle Range [Member]
Middle Range [Member]
Lower Range [Member]
Lower Range [Member]
Lower Range [Member]
Allocated Distribution
Allocated Distribution
Allocated Distribution based on range and partner type
Earnings Per Share, Basic, Distributed
Earnings Per Share, Basic, Distributed
Partnership Organization And Formation
Nature of Operations [Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Derivatives Balance Sheet Locations
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Collateral
Schedule of Derivative Collateral [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Collateral [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Hedge Derivative Effect on Earnings
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Effect on Comprehensive Income
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Derivatives not Designated as Hedging, Effect on Earnings
Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Changes in Derivative Value Effect on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Effect on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Change in value of risk management derivatives
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification of derivative gains and losses to earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, LP
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent