Receivables [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Ferrellgas L P [Member]
FERRELLGAS, L.P. [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Maximum Leverage Ratio
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Income Statement [Table]
Condensed Income Statement [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Eliminations [Member]
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Parent Company [Member]
Parent Company [Member]
Co-issuer [Member]
Co-issuer [Member]
Co-issuer [Member]
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
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:
Cost of Revenue [Abstract]
Cost of product sold - 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 product sold - other
Other Cost of Operating Revenue
Operating expense
Other Cost and Expense, Operating
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
General and administrative expense
General and Administrative Expense
Equipment lease expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Compensation Expense
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Compensation Expense
Asset Impairment Charges
Asset Impairment Charges
Loss on disposal of assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property
Operating Income (Loss)
Operating Income (Loss)
Interest and Debt Expense
Interest and Debt Expense
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Other income (expense), net
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Income tax expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Equity in earnings (loss) of Ferrellgas, L.P.
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Net earnings (loss)
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Components Of Long-term Debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Scheduled Annual Principal Payments On Long-term Debt
Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity Schedule [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Table]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Table]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Fixed Rate Eight Point Six Two Five Due Two Thousand Twenty [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]
Fixed Rate Nine Point One Two Five Percentage Due Two Thousand Seventeen [Member]
Fixed Rate Nine Point One Two Five Percentage Due Two Thousand Seventeen [Member]
Fixed Rate Nine Point One Two Five Percentage Due Two Thousand Seventeen [Member]
Fixed Rate Six Point Seven Five Due Two Thousand twenty Two [Domain]
Fixed Rate Six Point Seven Five Due Two Thousand twenty Two [Domain]
Fixed Rate Six Point Seven Five Due Two Thousand twenty Two [Domain]
Fixed Rate Six Point Five Zero Due Two Thousand Twenty One [Member]
Fixed Rate Six Point Five Zero Due Two Thousand Twenty One [Member]
Fixed rate six point fve zero due two thousand twenty one [Member]
Fixed Rate Six Point Seven Five Due Two Thousand Twenty Three [Member]
Fixed Rate Six Point Seven Five Due Two Thousand Twenty Three [Member]
Fixed Rate Six Point Seven Five Due Two Thousand Twenty Three [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Secured Debt [Member]
Notes Payable [Member]
Notes Payable [Member]
Notes Payable [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Debt Instrument, Issuance Date
Debt Instrument, Issuance Date
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Senior notes
Senior Notes
Line of credit facility
Line Of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding, Noncurrent
Line Of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding, Noncurrent
Notes payable
Notes Payable
Total long-term debt
Long-term Debt
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense
Less: current portion, included in other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Debt instrument, fixed interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt Instrument, Frequency of Periodic Payment
Debt Instrument, Frequency of Periodic Payment
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Long-term Line of Credit
Long-term Line of Credit
Other Long-term Debt, Noncurrent
Other Long-term Debt, Noncurrent
Proceeds from Debt, Net of Issuance Costs
Proceeds from Debt, Net of Issuance Costs
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium
Debt instrument prepayment penalty prior to date
Debt instrument prepayment penalty prior to date
Prepayment penalties will be incurred if debt is paid off prior to this date.
Debt Instrument, Principal Amount Redeemed
Debt Instrument, Principal Amount Redeemed
Debt instrument, principal amount redeemed
Debt instrument, maturity year
Debt maturity year
Debt maturity year
Short-term borrowings
Short-term Debt
Unamortized discount
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Weighted average interest rate of debt
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Long-term debt, Notes payable due start
Debt Instrument Maturity Year Range Start
Debt Instrument Maturity Year Range Start
Long-term debt, Notes payable due end
Debt Instrument Maturity Year Range End
Debt Instrument Maturity Year Range End
Proceeds from Issuance of Unsecured Debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Unsecured Debt
Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount
Payments of Debt Extinguishment Costs
Payments of Debt Extinguishment Costs
Interest Paid
Interest Paid
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost
Debt issued premium, percent of par
Debt issued premium, percent of par
Debt issued premium, percent of par
Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Income Tax 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]
Deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Net operating loss carryforward
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Net operating loss carryforward, expiration date
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Date
Deferred tax expense (benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Valuation allowance provided for deferred tax asset
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Total revenues
Operating expense
General and administrative expense
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge
Loss on disposal of assets
Operating income (loss)
Interest expense
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
Net earnings (loss)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, L.P.
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Less: General partner's interest in net earnings (loss)
Net Income (Loss) Allocated to General Partners
Common unitholders' interest in net earnings (loss)
Net Income (Loss) Allocated to Limited Partners
Basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per common unitholders' interest
Net Income (Loss), Per Outstanding Limited Partnership and General Partnership Unit, Basic and Diluted, Net of Tax
Cash distributions declared per common unit
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Quarterly Data
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Midstream - Crude Oil Logistics [Member]
Midstream - Crude Oil Logistics [Member]
Midstream - Crude Oil Logistics [Member]
Balance Sheet Location
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Other Assets, Net [Member]
Other Assets [Member]
Other Liabilities [Member]
Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives - Price risk management assets
Price Risk Derivative Assets, at Fair Value
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivatives - Price risk management liabilities
Price Risk Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value
Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments at Fair Value, Net
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset, 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 Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Equity [Abstract]
Partners' Capital
Partners' Capital Notes Disclosure [Text Block]
Business Combinations (Aggregate Fair Value) [Abstract]
Business Combinations (Aggregate Fair Value - Water Solutions) [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
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 Relationships [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Customer tanks, buildings, land and other [Member]
Customer tanks, buildings, land and other [Member]
Customer tanks, buildings, land and other [Member]
Salt water disposal wells [Member]
Salt water disposal wells [Member]
Salt water disposal wells [Member]
Customer Lists [Member]
Customer Lists [Member]
Non Compete Agreements And Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Non Compete Agreements And Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Non-Compete Agreements And Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Non-Compete Agreements [Member]
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Permits and favorable lease arrangements [Member]
Permits and favorable lease arrangements [Member]
Permits and favorable lease arrangements intangible assets [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Computer And Office Equipment [Member]
Office Equipment [Member]
Injection Stations and Pipelines [Member]
Injection Stations and Pipelines [Member]
Injection Stations and Pipelines assets [Member]
Transportation Equipment [Member]
Transportation Equipment [Member]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities
Working capital
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
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets
Postconfirmation, Goodwill
Postconfirmation, Goodwill
Goodwill acquisitions
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Intangibles
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Intangibles
Trade names & trademarks
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Aggregate fair value of transactions
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
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility By Period [Axis]
Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility By Period [Axis]
Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility By Period [Axis]
Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility By Period [Domain]
Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility By Period [Domain]
Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility By Period [Domain]
January, February, March, And December [Member]
January February March And December [Member]
January, February, March, and December [Member]
April And May [Member]
April And May [Member]
April And May [Member]
All Other Months [Member]
All Other Months [Member]
All Other Months [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
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]
Accounts receivable securitization program, maximum capacity
Accounts Receivable Securitization Program, Maximum Capacity
Accounts Receivable Securitization Program, Maximum Capacity
Accounts receivable securitization program, maturity date
Accounts Receivable From Securitization Maturity Period
Accounts receivable from securitization maturity period.
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral
Pledged Assets Separately Reported, Finance Receivables Pledged as Collateral, at Fair Value
Available proceeds from additional trade accounts receivable
Ability to Receive Additional Trade Accounts Receivable
Ability to Receive Additional Trade Accounts Receivable
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
Weighted Average Discount Rate To Value The Retained Interest In The Transferred Receivables
Note payable
Notes Payable, Related Parties
Proceeds from Accounts Receivable Securitization
Proceeds from Accounts Receivable Securitization
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Common unitholders' interest in net earnings (loss)
Weighted average common units outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Dilutive securities
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Trade Names And Trademarks [Member]
Trade Names And Trademarks [Member]
Trade Names and Trademarks [Member]
Goodwill, gross carrying amount
Goodwill, Gross
Goodwill, net
Goodwill
Amortizable intangible assets, gross carrying amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Amortizable intangible assets, accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Amortizable intangible assets, net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Indefinite-lived intangible assets (excluding goodwill)
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible assets gross excluding goodwill
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible assets amortization and impairment net excluding goodwill
Intangible assets amortization and impairment net excluding goodwill
Intangible assets amortization and impairment net excluding goodwill
Intangible assets net excluding goodwill
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Derivative Asset, Fair Value of Collateral
Derivative Asset, Fair Value of Collateral
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral
Guarantor financial information
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Operating Expense [Member]
Operating Expense [Member]
Propane and related equipment sales [Member]
Propane and related equipment sales [Member]
Propane and related equipment sales [Member]
Underlying commodity [Axis]
Underlying commodity [Axis]
Underlying commodity [Axis]
Underlying commodity [Domain]
Underlying commodity [Domain]
[Domain] for Underlying commodity [Axis]
Unleaded gasoline [Member]
Unleaded gasoline [Member]
Unleaded gasoline [Member]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Inputs, Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Table]
Fair Value Inputs, Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Table]
Liability Class [Axis]
Liability Class [Axis]
Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain]
Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain]
Valuation Technique [Axis]
Valuation Technique [Axis]
Valuation Technique [Domain]
Valuation Technique [Domain]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Inputs, Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs, Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Range of Unobservable Inputs
Range of Unobservable Inputs
Range of Unobservable Inputs used in Fair Value calculation
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value
Fair Value Measurements, Valuation Techniques
Fair Value Measurements, Valuation Techniques
Weighted Average of Unobservable Input
Weighted Average of Unobservable Input
Weighted Average of Unobservable Input
Partnership organization and formation [Abstract]
Partnership organization and formation [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Ferrell Companies [Member]
Ferrell Companies [Member]
Ferrell Companies [Member]
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.
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.
Partnership formation date
Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Business, Formation Date
Limited partner interest
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Ownership Interest
Common stock shares outstanding
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
Corporation formation proceeds from partnership
Corporation Formation Proceeds From Partnership
Amount represents the contributions received from the partnership related to forming the corporation.
Corporation formation shares granted to partnership
Corporation Formation Shares Granted To Partnership
Amount represents the number of shares granted to the partnership related to forming the corporation.
Number of employees
Entity Number of Employees
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Charged to cost / expenses
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions for Charges to Cost and Expense
Other
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Balance at end of period
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table]
Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table]
Operating Leases, Additional Information [Axis]
Operating Leases, Additional Information [Axis]
Operating Leases, Additional Information [Axis]
Operating Leases, Additional Information [Domain]
Operating Leases Additional Information [Domain]
Operating Leases, Additional Information [Domain]
Operating Lease Obligations [Member]
Operating Lease Obligations [Member]
Operating Lease Obligations [Member]
Operating Lease Buyouts [Member]
Operating Lease Buyouts [Member]
Operating Lease Buyouts [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Maximum leverage ratio table [Abstract]
Maximum leverage ratio table [Abstract]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Debt [Member]
Debt [Member]
required total leverage ratio
required total leverage ratio
required total leverage ratio
Asset Impairments [Abstract]
Asset Impairments [Abstract]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Domain]
Asset Class [Domain]
Property And Equipment [Member]
Property And Equipment [Member]
Property And Equipment [Member]
Midstream Operations - Water Solutions [Member]
Midstream Operations - Water Solutions [Member]
Midstream Operations - Water Solutions [Member]
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
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Concentration Risk, Customer
Concentration Risk, Customer
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Minimum Volume Required
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Minimum Volume Required
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)
Reporting Unit, Amount of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Amount
Reporting Unit, Amount of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Amount
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate
Oil and Gas Delivery Commitments and Oil and Gas Delivery Commitments and Contracts, Available Amounts to be Received
Oil and Gas Delivery Commitments and Contracts, Remaining Contractual Volume
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 instruments 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]
Contingencies And Commitments
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Interest rate swap assets
Commodity derivatives propane swap assets
Interest rate swap liabilities
Commodity derivatives propane swap liabilities
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value
Earnings Distribution Allocation [Table]
Earnings Distribution Allocation [Table]
Earnings Distribution Allocation [Table]
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]
Partner Type [Axis]
Partner Type [Axis]
Partner Type of Partners' Capital Account, Name [Domain]
Partner Type of Partners' Capital Account, Name [Domain]
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
General Partner [Member]
General Partner [Member]
Earnings Distribution Allocation [Line Items]
Earnings Distribution Allocation [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Earnings Distribution Allocation [Table]
Earnings Per Share, Basic, Distributed
Earnings Per Share, Basic, Distributed
Allocated Distribution
Allocated Distribution
Allocated Distribution based on range and partner type
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Compensation And Benefits [Member]
Compensation And Benefits [Member]
Compensation and Benefits [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Operating expense
Operating Expenses
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule Of Funding Of Acquisitions
Business Combination Consideration Transferred [Table Text Block]
Business Combination Consideration Transferred [Table Text Block] represents schedule of amounts of consideration transferred, consisting of acquisition-date fair value of assets transferred by acquirer, liabilities incurred by acquirer, and equity interest issued by acquirer
Aggregate Fair Value Of Transaction
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Business Acquired, Income Statement Impact
Business Acquired, Income Statement Impact [Table Text Block]
Business Acquired, Income Statement Impact [Table Text Block]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Proceeds from equity offering, net of issuance costs of $648, $0 and $0 for the years ended July 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively
Payments of Stock Issuance Costs
Payments for Repurchase of Equity
Payments for Repurchase of Equity
Supplemental Financial Statement Information [Abstract]
Supplemental Financial Statement Information [Abstract]
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
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block]
Significant Cash And Non-Cash Activities
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Summary Of Income Tax Expense
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [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]
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 Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Purchases
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Purchases
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
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Diesel fuel [Member]
Diesel fuel [Member]
Diesel fuel [Member]
Propane [Member]
Propane [Member]
Crude Oil [Member]
Crude Oil [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
gain or loss in earnings related to hedge ineffectiveness
Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness, Net
Reclassification of net gain to earnings during next 12 months
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months
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
Number of barrels of propane covered by cash flow hedges
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Volume
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, Aggregate Fair Value
Collateral Already Posted, Aggregate Fair Value
Additional Collateral, Aggregate Fair Value
Additional Collateral, Aggregate Fair Value
Assets and Liabilities Fair Value Heirarchy
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Inputs, Liabilities, Quantitative Information
Fair Value Inputs, Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Table Text Block]
Sensitivity of Unobservable Inputs
Sensitivity of Unobservable Inputs [Table Text Block]
[Table Text Block] for Sensitivity of Unobservable Inputs used in recurring fair value measurement of liability [Table]
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]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Interest Expense, Debt
Interest Expense, Debt
2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Interest Expense [Member]
Interest Expense [Member]
Derivative [Member]
Derivative [Member]
Commodity Derivatives Propane [Member]
Energy Related Derivative [Member]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCI(L) on derivative
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
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Other Significant Reconciling Items from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Reconciliation of Other Significant Reconciling Items from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Subsegments [Axis]
Subsegments [Axis]
Subsegments [Domain]
Subsegments [Domain]
Subsegments Consolidation Items [Axis]
Subsegments Consolidation Items [Axis]
Subsegments Consolidation Items [Domain]
Subsegments Consolidation Items [Domain]
Statement, Partner Capital Components [Axis]
Partner Capital Components [Axis]
Partner Capital Components [Domain]
Partner Capital Components [Domain]
Non-Controlling Interest [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Interest Expense
Interest Expense
EBITDA
EBITDA
EBITDA
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge
Non-cash stock and unit-based compensation charge
Share-based Compensation
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability
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
Estimated Litigation Liability
Estimated Litigation Liability
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA
Summarized Unaudited Quarterly Data
Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
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 II Valuation And Qualifying Accounts
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule Of Parent Only Balance Sheet
Schedule Of Parent Only Balance Sheet [TableTextBlock]
Schedule Of Parent Only Balance Sheet [TableTextBlock]
Schedule Of Parent Only Statement Of Earnings
Schedule Of Parent Only Statement Of Earnings [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Parent Only Statement Of Earnings [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Parent Only Statement Of Cash
Schedule Of Parent Only Statement Of Cash [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Parent Only Statement Of Cash [Table Text Block]
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
Schedule of Distributions Made to Member or Limited Partner [Table]
Distributions Made to Limited Partner [Table]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [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]
James E. Ferrell [Member]
Officer [Member]
James H. Ballengee [Member]
James H. Ballengee [Member]
James H. Ballengee [Member]
Distribution Expected To Be Made to Member or Limited Partner [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Declared
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Declared
Jamex Marketing, LLC [Member]
Jamex Marketing, LLC [Member]
Jamex Marketing, LLC [Member]
Estimated fair value of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties
Notes Receivable, Related Parties
Notes Receivable, Related Parties
Common unitholders, units outstanding
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Investment in Ferrellgas, L.P.
Equity Method Investments
Other assets, net
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT)
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Partners' capital (deficit)
Partners' Capital [Abstract]
Common unitholders
Limited Partners' Capital Account
General partner unitholder
General Partners' Capital Account
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. partners' capital (deficit)
Partners' Capital
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)
Liabilities and Equity
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Liabilities
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Liabilities
Beginning balance
Change in value on risk management derivatives
Reclassification of gains and losses of 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)
Limited Partner Units
Schedule of Limited Partners' Capital Account by Class [Table Text Block]
Ferrellgas Paid 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]
Business Acquisition, Revenue Reported by Acquired Entity for Last Annual Period
Business Acquisition, Revenue Reported by Acquired Entity for Last Annual Period
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Reconciliation of net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by 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
Loss on disposal of assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets for Financial Service Operations
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Extinguishment of Debt, Gain (Loss), Net of Tax
Change in fair value of contingent consideration
Provision for doubtful accounts
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Other
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Equity in (earnings) loss of Ferrellgas, L.P.
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Net of Dividends or Distributions
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 Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Deferred Liability
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from 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
Other Investing Activities, Cash Flow Statement
Other Investing Activities, Cash Flow Statement
Cash contributed to Ferrellgas, L.P.
Cash Contributed To Partner Company
Cash Contributed To Partner Company
Distributions received from Ferrellgas, L.P.
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Distributions
Payments of Capital Distribution
Capital contribution
Proceeds from Contributed Capital
Proceeds from increase in 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
Cash paid for financing costs
Payments of Financing Costs
Noncontrolling interest activity
Payments to Noncontrolling Interests
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Proceeds from exercise of common unit options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Cash contribution from general partners in connection with common unit issuances
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Proceeds from equity offering, net of issuance costs of $648, $0 and $0 for the years ended July 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Limited Partners Units
Cash contributions from partners in connection with common unit issuances
Proceeds from Partnership Contribution
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
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents - end of year
Cash - beginning of year
Cash
Cash - end of year
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Senior note, issuance date
Debt instrument, face amount
Interest rate
Proceeds from issuance of unsecured debt
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Write-offs of unamortized discount on debt
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Increase (Decrease)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Increase (Decrease)
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Rail cars [Member]
Rail cars [Member]
Rail cars [Member]
Land [Member]
Land [Member]
Land Improvements [Member]
Land Improvements [Member]
Buildings And Improvements [Member]
Building Improvements [Member]
Vehicles, Including Transport Trailers [Member]
Vehicles [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]
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 [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives
Estimated useful lives
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Property, plant and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less: accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Comprehensive income (loss):
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Change in value on risk management derivatives
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification of gains and losses of derivatives 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
Pension liability adjustment
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive income (loss)
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, LP
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Maximum Leverage Ratio (details) [Abstract]
Maximum Leverage Ratio (details) [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
2017
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
2018
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2019
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2020
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2021
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Total long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Gross
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Table]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Table]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Axis]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Axis]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Domain]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Domain]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets [Abstract]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets [Abstract]
Working capital
Customer tanks, buildings, land, salt water disposal wells, and other
Current expense
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred expense
Income tax expense
Accounts And Notes Receivable
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table 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
Issuance of liabilities and other costs and considerations
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
Business Combination, Prior Period Adjustment, Working Capital
Business Combination, Prior Period Adjustment, Working Capital
Business Combination, Prior Period Adjustment, Working Capital
Proceeds from equity offering, net of issuance costs
Potential Undiscounted Contingent Consideration Payments
Potential Undiscounted Contingent Consideration Payments
Potential Undiscounted Contingent Consideration Payments
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table]
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Accounts Receivable Securitization
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Accounts Receivable Securitization
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Accounts Receivable Securitization, Related Party
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Accounts Receivable Securitization, Related Party
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Accounts Receivable Securitization, Related Party
Proceeds from Collection of (Payments to Fund) Long-term Loans to Related Parties
Proceeds from Collection of (Payments to Fund) Long-term Loans to Related Parties
Net cash used in investing activities
Distributions
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Inventories
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt
Advances (To) From Related Parties
Advances (To) From Related Parties
Advances (To) From Related Parties
Cash paid for financing costs
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Partnership Organization And Formation
Nature of Operations [Text Block]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Limited partner ownership interest
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Members or Limited Partners, Ownership Interest
Revenues
Revenue from Related Parties
Related Party Costs
Related Party Costs
Accounts Payable, Related Parties
Accounts Payable, Related Parties
Partners' Capital Account, Units, Treasury Units Purchased
Partners' Capital Account, Units, Treasury Units Purchased
Partners' Capital Account, Units, Period Increase (Decrease)
Partners' Capital Account, Units, Period Increase (Decrease)
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]
Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]
Segment Reporting Disclosures [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Disclosures [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Disclosure
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Employee Benefits and Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Employee Benefits
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]
Leverage Ratio Disclosure [Abstract]
Leverage Ratio Disclosure [Abstract]
Matching contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Net Gains (Losses), after Tax
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Net Gains (Losses), after Tax
Contractual Operating Lease Commitments And Buyouts
Operating Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Previous Accounting Guidance
Previous Accounting Guidance [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Reconciliation of net earnings to net cash used in operating activities:
Other
Cash contributed to Ferrellgas, L.P.
Transactions With Related Parties
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Quarterly Distributions Of Available Cash [Abstract]
Quarterly Distributions of Available Cash [Abstract]
Quarterly Distributions Of Available Cash
Quarterly Distributions of Available Cash [Text Block]
Quarterly Distributions of Available Cash [Text Block]
Aggregate amortization expense
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Schedule of Limited Partners' Capital Account by Class [Table]
Schedule of Limited Partners' Capital Account by Class [Table]
Public Common Unitholders [Member]
Public Common Unitholders [Member]
Public Common Unitholders [Member]
Ferrellgas Partners [Member]
Parent Partners [Member]
Parent Partners [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distributions
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid
Statement [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [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]
Statement [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
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]
Schedule of Capital Units [Table]
Schedule of Capital Units [Table]
Ferrell Companies [Member]
Subsidiary of Common Parent [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Schedule Of Valuation And Qualifying Accounts
Schedule Of Valuation And Qualifying Accounts [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Valuation And Qualifying Accounts [Table Text Block]
Net earnings attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, L.P.
Issuance costs
Equity in earnings of Ferrellgas, L.P.
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Goodwill And Intangible Assets, Net
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Accrued interest
Interest Payable, Current
Accrued payroll
Accrued Salaries, Current
Customer deposits and advances
Customer Advances and Deposits, Current
Derivative Liability, Current
Derivative Liability, Current
Other
Other Sundry Liabilities, Current
Other current liabilities
Business Combinations
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
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]
Growth Capital Expenditures [Member]
Growth Capital Expenditures [Member]
Growth Capital Expenditures [Member]
Secured Credit Facility And Collateralized Note Payables [Member]
Secured Credit Facility And Collateralized Note Payables [Member]
Secured credit facility and collateralized note payables [Member]
Federal Funds Rate [Member]
Federal Funds Rate [Member]
Federal Funds rate [Member]
Eurodollar Rate Loan [Member]
Eurodollar Rate Loan [Member]
Eurodollar Rate Loan [Member]
Euro Rate [Member]
Euro Rate [Member]
Euro Rate [Member]
Bank Of America's Prime Rate [Member]
Bank Of America S Prime Rate [Member]
Bank of America's Prime rate [Member]
One Month Eurodollar Rate [Member]
One Month Eurodollar Rate [Member]
One-Month Eurodollar Rate [Member]
Three-Month Eurodollar Rate [Member]
Three Month Eurodollar Rate [Member]
Three-Month Eurodollar Rate [Member]
Letter Of Credit [Member]
Letter of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance
Secured line of credit facility
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Increase (Decrease)
Credit facility interest rate
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End
Total borrowings outstanding, line of credit facility
Amount classified as long-term debt
Debt instrument, basis spread rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Commitment fee payable rate
Letters of credit outstanding
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Letter of credit facility, remaining capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Line of credit facility, commitment fee
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Amount
Distributed Earnings
Distributed Earnings
current leverage ratio
current leverage ratio
current leverage ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description
Capital Expenditures
Capital Expenditures
Capital Expenditures
Percent warmer than normal
Percent warmer than normal
Percent warmer than normal
Percent warmer than prior year
Percent warmer than prior year
Percent warmer than prior year
Net Earnings (Loss) Per Common Unitholders' Interest
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Allocation Of Transactions With Related Parties
Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block]
Statement [Table]
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table]
Corporate and Other [Member]
Corporate and Other [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total assets
Supplemental Financial Statement Information
Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Accounts and notes receivable, net
Receivables, Net, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Cash
Other Assets, Current
Other Assets, Current
Property, plant and equipment, net
Goodwill
Intangible assets, net
Assets held-for-sale
Assets Held-for-sale, Not Part of Disposal Group
Total assets
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Collateralized note payable
Notes Payable, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Contingencies and commitments
Commitments and Contingencies
Total Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. partners' capital (deficit)
Noncontrolling interest
Noncontrolling Interest in Limited Partnerships
Total partners' capital (deficit)
Partners' Capital, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)
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]
Basic And Diluted Net Earnings Per Common Unitholders' Interest
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Litigation Settlement, Amount
Litigation Settlement, Amount
Transportation equipment lease expiration period
Transportation Equipment Lease Expiration Period
Transportation Equipment Lease Expiration Period
Guarantees Residual Value, Fair Value Disclosure
Guarantees Residual Value, Fair Value Disclosure
Guarantees Residual Value, Fair Value Disclosure
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Non-cancelable operating leases, expiration year
Non-Cancelable Operating Leases, Expiration Year
Non-Cancelable Operating Leases, Expiration Year
Rental expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment Assets Held for Sale [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment Assets Held for Sale [Abstract]
Schedule of Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Table]
Schedule of Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Table]
Assets held for disposal [Member]
Assets held for disposal [Member]
Assets held for disposal [Member]
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]
Reason for Changing Plan to Sell Assets Held-for-sale [Abstract]
Reason for Changing Plan to Sell Assets Held-for-sale [Abstract]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets and Asset Impairment Charges
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets and Asset Impairment Charges
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Notes Receivable [Member]
Notes Receivable [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Related Parties, Proceeds
Loans and Leases Receivable, Related Parties, Proceeds
Loans and Leases Receivable, Commitments, Fixed Rates
Increase (Decrease) in Notes Receivable, Related Parties, Current
Related Party Transaction, Rate
Related Party Transaction, Rate
Notes Receivable, Related Parties, Current
Notes Receivable, Related Parties, Current
Loans and Leases Receivable, Commitments, Fixed Rates
Loans and Leases Receivable, Commitments, Fixed Rates
Loans and Leases Receivable, Description
Loans and Leases Receivable, Related Parties, Description
General partner unitholder, units outstanding
General Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible asset useful life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Intangible asset, weighted average useful life
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Noncurrent
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Noncurrent
Assets Sold
Assets Sold
Assets Sold
AssetSold
AssetSold
Assets sold
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Additional Disclosures
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Additional Disclosures
Contract term duration
Standard Contract Term Duration Years
Standard Contract Term Duration Years
Supply procurement contract duration
Maximum Period Of Inventory Procurement Fixed Price
Maximum Period Of Inventory Procurement Fixed Price
Net procurement of fixed priced propane by Ferrellgas in gallons
Net Procurement Of Fixed Priced Propane In Gallons
Net Procurement Of Fixed Priced Propane In Gallons
Depreciation
Depreciation
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale, Description
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale, Description
Common units, net of issuance cost
Aggregate fair value of transactions
Asset Impairment Charges [Text Block]
Asset Impairment Charges [Text Block]
Assets [Member]
Assets [Member]
Common Unitholders [Member]
Common Unitholders [Member]
Common Unitholders [Member]
Cash Paid For [Abstract]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Income taxes
Income Taxes Paid
Non-Cash Investing Activities [Abstract]
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Issuance of common units in connection with acquisitions
Partners' Capital Account, Acquisitions
Liabilities incurred in connection with acquisitions
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Value of Liabilities Assumed
Change in accruals for property, plant and equipment additions
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions
Maximum days after end of quarter to make distributions
Maximum days after end of quarter to make distributions
Maximum Days After End Of Quarter To Make Distributions
Cash distributions available
Percentage Of Cash Distributions By Parent Company
Percentage Of Cash Distributions By Parent Company
Cash distributions to Ferrellgas Partners
Percentage Of Cash Distributions To Parent Company
Percentage Of Cash Distributions To Parent Company
Cash distributions to general partner
Percentage Of Cash Distributions To General Partner
Percentage Of Cash Distributions To General Partner
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
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Accounts and notes receivable, net
Intercompany Receivables, Current
Intercompany Receivables, Current
Intercompany Receivables, Current
Total current assets
Intercompany Receivables, Noncurrent
Intercompany Receivables, Noncurrent
Intercompany Receivables, Noncurrent
Collateralized note payable
Intercompany Payables
Intercompany Payables
Intercompany Payables
Total current liabilities
Partners' Capital, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
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]
5% increase, WACC [Member]
5% increase, WACC [Member]
5% increase, WACC [Member]
5% decrease, WACC [Member]
5% decrease, WACC [Member]
5% decrease, WACC [Member]
10% increase, earnings forecast [Member]
10% increase, earnings forecast [Member]
10% increase, earnings forecast [Member]
10% decrease, earnings forecast [Member]
10% decrease, earnings forecast [Member]
10% decrease, earnings forecast [Member]
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]
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Dilutive effect on earnings per share
Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share
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]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Accumulated deficit [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Partners' capital balance (in shares)
Partners' Capital Account, Units
Partners' capital balance
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
Common units issued in connection with acquisitions - shares
Partners' Capital Account, Units, Acquisitions
Common units issued in connection with acquisitions - value
Exercise of common unit options - shares
Partners' Capital Account, Units, Unit-based Compensation
Exercise of common unit options - value
Partners' Capital Account, Unit-based Compensation
Common units issued in offering, net of issuance costs - shares
Partners' Capital Account, Units, Sold in Public Offering
Common units issued in offering, net of issuance costs - value
Partners' Capital Account, Public Sale of Units
Partners' capital balance (in shares)
Partners' capital balance
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stockholders' equity balance (in shares)
Shares, Outstanding
Stockholders' equity balance
Capital contribution
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Other
Cash contributed by Ferrellgas Partners and general partner
Partners' Capital Account, Contributions
Stockholders' equity balance (in shares)
Stockholders' equity balance
Consolidated Midstream Operations [Member]
Consolidated Midstream Operations [Member]
Consolidated Midstream Operations [Member]
Revenues
Gross margin from propane and other gas liquids sales (a)
Gross Profit
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, L.P.
Other Assets [Abstract]
Other Assets
Other Assets
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Component of Shipping and Handling Expenses Classified in Statements of Earnings [Axis]
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]
Shipping and handling expenses
Shipping, Handling and Transportation Costs
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
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
Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Leg1 [Member]
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Leg1 [Member]
Interest rate cash flow hedge leg 1 [Member]
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Leg2 [Member]
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Leg2 [Member]
Interest rate cash flow hedge leg 2 [Member]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain]
Interest rate derivative inception date
Interest rate derivative inception date
Interest rate derivative inception date
Derivative, Description of Hedged Item
Derivative, Description of Hedged Item
Derivative, Notional Amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Derivative, Variable Interest Rate
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Interest rate plus one-month LIBOR
Derivative, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Interest rate derivative settlement start date
Interest rate derivative settlement start date
Interest rate derivative settlement start date
Derivative, Cost of Hedge
Derivative, Cost of Hedge
Interest rate derivative settlement end date
Interest rate derivative settlement end date
Interest rate derivative settlement end date
Derivative, Inception Date
Derivative, Inception Date
Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Disclosure of Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Inventories
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant And Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [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]
Accounting estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Principles of consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Supplemental cash flow information
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair value measurements
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounts receivable securitization
Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventories
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, plant and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Intangible assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative instruments and hedging activities
Derivatives, Methods of Accounting, Hedging Derivatives [Policy Text Block]
Revenue recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Shipping and handling expenses
Shipping and Handling Cost, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cost of product sold
Cost of Sales, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Operating expenses
Operating Expenses [Policy Text Block]
Operating Expenses [Policy Text Block]
General and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stock-based and unit option plans
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Sales taxes
Sales Taxes [Policy Text Block]
Sales Taxes [Policy Text Block]
Net earnings (loss) per common unitholders' interest
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Loss Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Debt issuance costs
Debt, Policy [Policy Text Block]
New accounting standards
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Ferrell Companies, Inc. Incentive Compensation Plan [Member]
Ferrell Companies Inc Incentive Compensation Plan [Member]
Ferrell Companies, Inc. Incentive Compensation Plan [Member]
Ferrell Companies Inc Deferred Incentive Compensation Plan [Member] [Member]
Ferrell Companies Inc Deferred Incentive Compensation Plan [Member] [Member]
Ferrell Companies Inc Deferred Incentive Compensation Plan [Member]
Property, plant and equipment useful life
Revenue recognized over a straight-line basis, term
Revenue Recognized Over Straight Line Basis, Term
Revenue Recognized Over Straight Line Basis, Term
Number of shares authorized to be issued as options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Award vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Term till award expiration
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Term
Stock options, percent to vest upon event
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Percentage Of Award To Vest On Event
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Percentage Of Award To Vest On Event
Retirement age
Retirement Age
Retirement Age
Number of taxable subsidiaries
Number of taxable subsidiaries
Number of taxable subsidiaries
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit
Other
Goodwill, Other Increase (Decrease)
Goodwill, ending balance
Goodwill And Intangible Assets, Net
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill Rollforward
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Aggregate Amortization Expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Estimated Amortization Expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Net deferred tax liability
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
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]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid
Cash distribution in association with acquisition
Cash distribution in association with acquisition
General Partners' Cumulative Cash Distributions
General Partners' Cumulative Cash Distributions
Minimum percentage ownership of outstanding common units resulting in non voting of owners
Minimum Percentage Ownership Of Outstanding Common Units Resulting In Non-Voting Of Owners
Minimum Percentage Ownership Of Outstanding Common Units Resulting In Non-Voting Of Owners
Cash distribution declared 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
Cash contributions from limited partner
Cash contributions from limited partner
Cash contributions from limited partner
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Treasury Stock Reissued
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Treasury Stock Reissued
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Other
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Other
Offering of common units, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Proceeds from offering of common units
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Stock issued during the period for acquisition, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions
Stock issued during the period for acquisition, value
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions
Cash received from contributions
Non-cash contributions
Other Significant Noncash Transaction, Value of Consideration Given
Asset contribution
Asset contribution
Asset contribution
General Partners' Contributed Capital
General Partners' Contributed Capital
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net
Income tax expense
Other income
Other Income
Maintenance Capital Expenditures [Member]
Maintenance Capital Expenditures [Member]
Maintenance Capital Expenditures [Member]
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Revenues
Revenues
Costs and Expenses
Costs and Expenses
Adjusted EBITDA