Contingencies And Commitments (Contractual Operating Lease Commitments) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2012
2012	$ 12,271
2013	19,909
2014	15,328
2015	12,356
2016	10,347
Thereafter	15,144
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
2012	12,271
2013	19,909
2014	15,328
2015	12,356
2016	10,347
Thereafter	$ 15,144

For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, required rental payments due within one year of the balance sheet date relating to leases defined as operating.

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For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, required rental payments due within the fifth year of the balance sheet date relating to leases defined as operating.

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For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, required rental payments due within the fourth year of the balance sheet date relating to leases defined as operating.

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For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, required rental payments due within the third year of the balance sheet date relating to leases defined as operating.

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For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, required rental payments due within the second year of the balance sheet date relating to leases defined as operating.

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For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, required rental payments due after the fifth year from the balance sheet date on leases defined as operating.

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