Inventories - Components of Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2020	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Inventory
Total inventories	$ 279	$ 241	$ 248
Non-utility LPG and natural gas
Inventory
Total inventories	181	164	164
Gas Utility natural gas
Inventory
Total inventories	19	20	24
Materials, supplies and other
Inventory
Total inventories	$ 79	$ 57	$ 60

Amount after valuation and LIFO reserves of inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.

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