Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Carrying Values of Goodwill Assigned to Partnership's Operating Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
6 Months Ended | |||
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Mar. 28, 2020 |
Sep. 28, 2019 |
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Goodwill [Line Items] | ||||
Goodwill | $ 1,110,243 | $ 1,104,547 | ||
Accumulated adjustments | (6,462) | (6,462) | ||
Goodwill, net | 1,103,781 | 1,098,085 | ||
Goodwill acquired | [1] | 5,696 | ||
Propane [Member] | ||||
Goodwill [Line Items] | ||||
Goodwill | 1,091,443 | 1,085,747 | ||
Accumulated adjustments | 0 | 0 | ||
Goodwill, net | 1,091,443 | 1,085,747 | ||
Goodwill acquired | [1] | 5,696 | ||
Fuel Oil and Refined Fuels [Member] | ||||
Goodwill [Line Items] | ||||
Goodwill | 10,900 | 10,900 | ||
Accumulated adjustments | (6,462) | (6,462) | ||
Goodwill, net | 4,438 | 4,438 | ||
Goodwill acquired | [1] | 0 | ||
Natural Gas and Electricity [Member] | ||||
Goodwill [Line Items] | ||||
Goodwill | 7,900 | 7,900 | ||
Accumulated adjustments | 0 | 0 | ||
Goodwill, net | 7,900 | $ 7,900 | ||
Goodwill acquired | [1] | $ 0 | ||
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