CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	$ 214,314	$ (65,486)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Net gain from foreign currency translation	3,669	18,020
Retirement and postretirement benefit plans	1,098	3,336
Other comprehensive income	4,767	21,356
Comprehensive income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	219,081	(44,130)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	22,670	47,850
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO MURPHY	$ 196,411	$ (91,980)