Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowances for doubtful accounts	$ 52.5	$ 39.5	$ 48.0
Property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation and amortization	$ 2,702.3	$ 2,560.3	$ 2,495.4
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)	115,830,694	115,783,794	115,759,694