Supplemental Financial Statement Information - Inventories (Details) $ in Thousands, gal in Millions	6 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2020 USD ($) gal	Jul. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Supplemental Financial Statement Information [Line Items]
Propane gas and related products	$ 61,578	$ 66,001
Appliances, parts and supplies	16,896	14,453
Inventories	$ 78,474	80,454
Supply procurement contract duration	36 months
Net procurement of fixed priced propane by Ferrellgas in gallons \| gal	4.4
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Supplemental Financial Statement Information [Line Items]
Propane gas and related products	$ 61,578	66,001
Appliances, parts and supplies	16,896	14,453
Inventories	$ 78,474	$ 80,454
Supply procurement contract duration	36 months
Net procurement of fixed priced propane by Ferrellgas in gallons \| gal	4.4

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