Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Pretax Gains (Losses) On Derivatives Not Accounted For As Hedging Instruments (Details) - Not Designated as Hedging Instrument - USD ($)
$ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended |
9 Months Ended |
May 31, 2021 |
May 31, 2020 |
May 31, 2021 |
May 31, 2020 |
| Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |
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| Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net |
$ (516,272)
|
$ (46,638)
|
$ (915,119)
|
$ 52,850
|
| Commodity derivatives | Cost of goods sold |
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|
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| Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |
|
|
|
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| Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net |
(552,985)
|
85,259
|
(945,631)
|
228,201
|
| Foreign exchange derivatives | Cost of goods sold |
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|
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| Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |
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| Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net |
35,567
|
(129,699)
|
27,327
|
(177,008)
|
| Foreign exchange derivatives | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] |
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| Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |
|
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|
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| Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net |
838
|
(2,553)
|
1,011
|
(615)
|
| Embedded Derivative Financial Instruments [Member] | Other Income [Member] |
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|
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| Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |
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| Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net |
$ 308
|
$ 355
|
$ 2,174
|
$ 2,272
|