Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accounts receivable, allowances for doubtful accounts	$ 43.8	$ 39.5	$ 39.9
Property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation and amortization	$ 2,630.9	$ 2,560.3	$ 2,359.1
UGI Common Stock, without par value (in dollars per share)
UGI Common Stock, without par value, shares authorized (in shares)	300,000,000	300,000,000	300,000,000
UGI Common Stock, without par value, shares issued (in shares)	115,783,794	115,783,794	115,644,794