Business combinations Business combinations (Pro Forma Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |
|---|---|---|
Jan. 31, 2015 |
Jan. 31, 2015 |
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| Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue | $ 751,229 | $ 1,279,841 |
| Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss) | $ 83,344 | $ 46,826 |
| Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic | $ 0.85 | $ 0.56 |
| Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | ||
| Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue | $ 751,229 | $ 1,279,841 |
| Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss) | $ 87,382 | $ 54,896 |