CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income including noncontrolling interest	$ 114,658	$ 214,314
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
Net (loss) gain from foreign currency translation	(35,528)	3,669
Retirement and postretirement benefit plans	910	1,098
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(34,618)	4,767
Comprehensive income including noncontrolling interest	80,040	219,081
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	24,656	22,670
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO MURPHY	$ 55,384	$ 196,411