CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME      
Net (loss) income $ (238,623) $ 43,264 $ 116,980
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Change in fair value of cash flow hedges 2,486 4,047 3,151
Change in pension liability 167 1,111 (5,093)
Total other comprehensive income (loss) 2,653 5,158 (1,942)
Comprehensive (loss) income (235,970) 48,422 115,038
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest 39,211 299 (2,271)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Global Partners LP $ (196,759) $ 48,721 $ 112,767