Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Net loss	$ (43,471)	$ (80,566)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in value of risk management derivatives	5,138	384
Reclassification of derivative gains and losses to earnings	4,238	8,226
Other comprehensive income (loss)	9,376	8,610
Comprehensive income	(34,095)	(71,956)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(304)	(686)
Comprehensive income attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, LP	(33,791)	(71,270)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Net loss	(39,440)	(76,536)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in value of risk management derivatives	5,138	384
Reclassification of derivative gains and losses to earnings	4,238	8,226
Other comprehensive income (loss)	9,376	8,610
Comprehensive income	$ (30,064)	$ (67,926)