Ferrellgas Partners (FGPR) 10-Q 6 Dec 18 2019 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018	Nov. 30, 2018
Entity Registrant Name	FERRELLGAS PARTNERS L P
Entity Central Index Key	922,358
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--07-31
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Oct. 31, 2018
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,019
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		97,152,665
Trading Symbol	fgp
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Entity Registrant Name	FERRELLGAS PARTNERS FINANCE CORP
Entity Central Index Key	1,012,493
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--07-31
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Oct. 31, 2018
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,019
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		1,000
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Entity Registrant Name	FERRELLGAS L P
Entity Central Index Key	922,359
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--07-31
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Oct. 31, 2018
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,019
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Entity Registrant Name	FERRELLGAS FINANCE CORP
Entity Central Index Key	922,360
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--07-31
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Oct. 31, 2018
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,019
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		1,000
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2018
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 63,188,000	$ 119,311,000
Accounts and notes receivable, net	136,189,000	126,054,000
Inventories	106,560,000	83,694,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	34,003,000	34,862,000
Total current assets	339,940,000	363,921,000
Property, plant and equipment, net	566,078,000	557,723,000
Goodwill, net	247,478,000	246,098,000
Intangible assets, net	117,452,000	120,951,000
Other assets, net	72,842,000	74,588,000
Total assets	1,343,790,000	1,363,281,000
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	59,664,000	46,820,000
Short-term borrowings	0	32,800,000
Collateralized note payable	90,000,000	58,000,000
Other current liabilities	185,968,000	142,025,000
Total current liabilities	335,632,000	279,645,000
Long-term debt	2,081,243,000	2,078,637,000
Other liabilities	38,654,000	39,476,000
Contingencies and commitments
Partners' capital (deficit)
Limited partner	(1,041,971,000)	(978,503,000)
General partner	(70,433,000)	(69,792,000)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	8,050,000	20,510,000
Total Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. partners' capital (deficit)	(1,104,354,000)	(1,027,785,000)
Noncontrolling interest	(7,385,000)	(6,692,000)
Total partners' capital (deficit)	(1,111,739,000)	(1,034,477,000)
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	1,343,790,000	1,363,281,000
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
ASSETS
Cash	1,000	1,000
Other Assets, Current	0	1,850
Current assets:
Total assets	1,000	2,850
Current liabilities:
Contingencies and commitments
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Common stock, $1.00 par value; 2,000 shares authorized; 1,000 shares issued and outstanding	1,000	1,000
Additional paid in capital	29,112	29,020
Accumulated deficit	(29,112)	(27,170)
Total stockholder's equity	1,000	2,850
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	63,093,000	119,308,000
Accounts and notes receivable, net	136,189,000	126,054,000
Inventories	106,560,000	83,694,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	33,940,000	34,830,000
Total current assets	339,782,000	363,886,000
Property, plant and equipment, net	566,078,000	557,723,000
Goodwill, net	247,478,000	246,098,000
Intangible assets, net	117,452,000	120,951,000
Other assets, net	72,842,000	74,588,000
Total assets	1,343,632,000	1,363,246,000
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	59,664,000	46,820,000
Short-term borrowings	0	32,800,000
Collateralized note payable	90,000,000	58,000,000
Other current liabilities	174,336,000	138,091,000
Total current liabilities	324,000,000	275,711,000
Long-term debt	1,729,724,000	1,728,137,000
Other liabilities	38,654,000	39,476,000
Contingencies and commitments
Partners' capital (deficit)
Limited partner	(749,411,000)	(693,896,000)
General partner	(7,481,000)	(6,915,000)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	8,146,000	20,733,000
Total Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. partners' capital (deficit)	(756,892,000)	(700,811,000)
Total partners' capital (deficit)	(748,746,000)	(680,078,000)
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	1,343,632,000	1,363,246,000
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
ASSETS
Cash	1,100	1,100
Other Assets, Current	0	1,500
Current assets:
Total assets	1,100	2,600
Current liabilities:
Contingencies and commitments
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Common stock, $1.00 par value; 2,000 shares authorized; 1,000 shares issued and outstanding	1,000	1,000
Additional paid in capital	72,602	72,552
Accumulated deficit	(72,502)	(70,952)
Total stockholder's equity	$ 1,100	$ 2,600

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2018
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	$ 137,560	$ 120,079
Intangible assets accumulated amortization	$ 403,690	$ 399,629
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding	97,152,665	97,152,665
General partner unitholder, units outstanding	989,926	989,926
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Common stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, shares authorized	2,000	2,000
Common stock, shares issued	1,000	1,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	1,000	1,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	$ 137,560	$ 120,079
Intangible assets accumulated amortization	$ 403,690	$ 399,629
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Common stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, shares authorized	2,000	2,000
Common stock, shares issued	1,000	1,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	1,000	1,000

Consolidated Statements Of Earn

Consolidated Statements Of Earnings - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Revenues:
Propane and other gas liquids sales	$ 334,966,000	$ 302,758,000
Midstream operations	0	120,760,000
Other	17,343,000	31,137,000
Total revenues	352,309,000	454,655,000
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales	204,136,000	179,515,000
Cost of sales - midstream operations	0	108,125,000
Cost of sales - other	3,047,000	13,702,000
Operating expense	110,331,000	110,462,000
Depreciation and amortization expense	18,992,000	25,732,000
General and administrative expense	14,179,000	13,164,000
Equipment lease expense	7,863,000	6,741,000
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	2,748,000	3,962,000
Loss on asset sales and disposals	4,504,000	895,000
Operating income (loss)	(13,491,000)	(7,643,000)
Interest expense	(43,878,000)	(40,807,000)
Other income, net	19,000	511,000
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	(57,350,000)	(47,939,000)
Income tax expense (benefit)	158,000	377,000
Net earnings (loss)	(57,508,000)	(48,316,000)
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	(493,000)	(401,000)
Net earnings attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, L.P.	(57,015,000)	(47,915,000)
Less: General partner's interest in net earnings	(570,000)	(479,000)
Common unitholders' interest in net earnings (loss)	$ (56,445,000)	$ (47,436,000)
Basic and diluted net earnings per common unitholders' interest	$ (0.58)	$ (0.49)
Cash distributions declared per common unit	$ 0	$ 0.10
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Costs and expenses:
General and administrative expense	$ 1,941	$ 50
Net earnings (loss)	(1,941)	(50)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Revenues:
Propane and other gas liquids sales	334,966,000	302,758,000
Midstream operations	0	120,760,000
Other	17,343,000	31,137,000
Total revenues	352,309,000	454,655,000
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales	204,136,000	179,515,000
Cost of sales - midstream operations	0	108,125,000
Cost of sales - other	3,047,000	13,702,000
Operating expense	110,331,000	110,462,000
Depreciation and amortization expense	18,992,000	25,732,000
General and administrative expense	14,175,000	13,164,000
Equipment lease expense	7,863,000	6,741,000
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	2,748,000	3,962,000
Loss on asset sales and disposals	4,504,000	895,000
Operating income (loss)	(13,487,000)	(7,643,000)
Interest expense	(35,195,000)	(32,196,000)
Other income, net	19,000	511,000
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	(48,663,000)	(39,328,000)
Income tax expense (benefit)	151,000	371,000
Net earnings (loss)	(48,814,000)	(39,699,000)
Net earnings attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, L.P.	(48,814,000)	(39,699,000)
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Costs and expenses:
General and administrative expense	1,550	1,550
Net earnings (loss)	$ (1,550)	$ (1,550)

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Net earnings (loss)	$ (57,508)	$ (48,316)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in value of risk management derivatives	(8,154)	22,449
Reclassification of derivative gains and losses to earnings	(4,433)	(3,949)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(12,587)	18,500
Comprehensive income (loss)	(70,095)	(29,816)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(620)	(215)
Comprehensive income attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, LP	(69,475)	(29,601)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Net earnings (loss)	(48,814)	(39,699)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in value of risk management derivatives	(8,154)	22,449
Reclassification of derivative gains and losses to earnings	(4,433)	(3,949)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(12,587)	18,500
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ (61,401)	$ (21,199)

Consolidated Statements Of Part

Consolidated Statements Of Partners' Capital (Deficit) - 3 months ended Oct. 31, 2018 - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Total Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. Partners' Capital (Deficit) [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	Common Unitholders [Member]	General Partner Unitholder [Member]	Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]	Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]Common Unitholders [Member]	Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]General Partner Unitholder [Member]
Partners' capital balance (in units) at Jul. 31, 2018					97,152,700	989,900
Partners' capital balance at Jul. 31, 2018	$ (1,034,477)	$ 20,510	$ (1,027,785)	$ (6,692)	$ (978,503)	$ (69,792)	$ (680,078)	$ 20,733	$ (693,896)	$ (6,915)
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Contributions in connection with non-cash ESOP and stock and unit-based compensation charges	2,748	0	2,720	28	2,693	27	2,748	0	2,720	28
Distributions	(9,915)	0	(9,814)	(101)	(9,716)	(98)	(10,015)	0	(9,914)	(101)
Net loss	(57,508)	0	(57,015)	(493)	$ (56,445)	$ (570)	(48,814)	0	(48,321)	(493)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(12,587)	(12,460)	(12,460)	(127)			(12,587)	(12,587)	0	0
Partners' capital balance (in units) at Oct. 31, 2018					97,152,700	989,900
Partners' capital balance at Oct. 31, 2018	$ (1,111,739)	$ 8,050	$ (1,104,354)	$ (7,385)	$ (1,041,971)	$ (70,433)	$ (748,746)	$ 8,146	$ (749,411)	$ (7,481)

Consolidated Statements Of Cash

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:
Net earnings (loss)	$ (57,508,000)	$ (48,316,000)
Reconciliation of net earnings to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense	18,992,000	25,732,000
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	2,748,000	3,962,000
Loss on asset sales and disposals	4,504,000	895,000
Unrealized Gain on Derivatives	0	1,607,000
Provision for doubtful accounts	519,000	693,000
Deferred tax expense	150,000	364,000
Other	3,193,000	2,238,000
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from business acquisitions:
Accounts and notes receivable, net of securitization	(10,654,000)	(23,862,000)
Inventories	(22,866,000)	(33,160,000)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(6,391,000)	(6,936,000)
Accounts payable	13,159,000	13,496,000
Accrued interest expense	31,987,000	32,438,000
Other current liabilities	6,677,000	39,550,000
Other assets and liabilities	(2,124,000)	(768,000)
Net cash provided by operating activities	(17,614,000)	7,933,000
Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(4,625,000)	(13,867,000)
Capital expenditures	(23,433,000)	(20,154,000)
Proceeds from sale of assets	1,061,000	1,208,000
Other	292,000	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(27,289,000)	(32,813,000)
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:
Distributions	(9,814,000)	(9,813,000)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	0	23,580,000
Payments on long-term debt	(281,000)	(281,000)
Net additions to (reductions in) short-term borrowings	(32,800,000)	(5,879,000)
Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings	32,000,000	19,000,000
Cash paid for financing costs	(224,000)	(287,000)
Proceeds from (Payments to) Noncontrolling Interests	(101,000)	(100,000)
Net cash used in financing activities	(11,220,000)	26,220,000
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	(56,123,000)	1,340,000
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	119,311,000	5,760,000
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	63,188,000	7,100,000
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:
Net earnings (loss)	(1,941)	(50)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from business acquisitions:
Net cash provided by operating activities	(91)	(50)
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:
Capital contribution	91	50
Net cash used in financing activities	91	50
Net change in cash	0	0
Cash - beginning of period	1,000	1,000
Cash - end of period	1,000	1,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:
Net earnings (loss)	(48,814,000)	(39,699,000)
Reconciliation of net earnings to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense	18,992,000	25,732,000
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	2,748,000	3,962,000
Loss on asset sales and disposals	4,504,000	895,000
Unrealized Gain on Derivatives	0	1,607,000
Provision for doubtful accounts	519,000	693,000
Deferred tax expense	150,000	364,000
Other	2,174,000	1,325,000
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from business acquisitions:
Accounts and notes receivable, net of securitization	(10,654,000)	(23,862,000)
Inventories	(22,866,000)	(33,160,000)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(6,361,000)	(6,885,000)
Accounts payable	13,159,000	13,496,000
Accrued interest expense	24,290,000	24,740,000
Other current liabilities	6,677,000	39,839,000
Other assets and liabilities	(2,124,000)	(1,057,000)
Net cash provided by operating activities	(17,606,000)	7,990,000
Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(4,625,000)	(13,867,000)
Capital expenditures	(23,433,000)	(20,154,000)
Proceeds from sale of assets	1,061,000	1,208,000
Other	292,000	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(27,289,000)	(32,813,000)
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:
Distributions	(10,015,000)	(9,913,000)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	0	23,580,000
Payments on long-term debt	(281,000)	(281,000)
Net additions to (reductions in) short-term borrowings	(32,800,000)	(5,879,000)
Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings	32,000,000	19,000,000
Cash paid for financing costs	(224,000)	(287,000)
Net cash used in financing activities	(11,320,000)	26,220,000
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	(56,215,000)	1,397,000
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	119,308,000	5,701,000
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	63,093,000	7,098,000
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:
Net earnings (loss)	(1,550)	(1,550)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from business acquisitions:
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,500	1,500
Net cash provided by operating activities	(50)	(50)
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:
Capital contribution	50	50
Net cash used in financing activities	50	50
Net change in cash	0	0
Cash - beginning of period	1,100	1,100
Cash - end of period	$ 1,100	$ 1,100

Partnership Organization And Fo

Partnership Organization And Formation	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018
Partnership Organization And Formation	Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (“Ferrellgas Partners”) was formed April 19, 1994 , and is a publicly traded limited partnership, owning an approximate 99% limited partner interest in Ferrellgas, L.P. (the "operating partnership"). Ferrellgas Partners and the operating partnership, collectively referred to as “Ferrellgas,” are both Delaware limited partnerships and are governed by their respective partnership agreements. Ferrellgas Partners was formed to acquire and hold a limited partner interest in the operating partnership. As of October 31, 2018 , Ferrell Companies, Inc. ("Ferrell Companies") beneficially owns 22.8 million Ferrellgas Partners common units. Ferrellgas, Inc. (the "general partner"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ferrell Companies, has retained an approximate 1% general partner interest in Ferrellgas Partners and also holds an approximate 1% general partner interest in the operating partnership, representing an effective 2% general partner interest in Ferrellgas on a combined basis. As general partner, it performs all management functions required by Ferrellgas. Unless contractually provided for, creditors of the operating partnership have no recourse with regards to Ferrellgas Partners. Ferrellgas Partners is a holding entity that conducts no operations and has two subsidiaries, Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. and the operating partnership. Ferrellgas Partners owns a 100% equity interest in Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp., whose only business activity is to act as the co-issuer and co-obligor of debt issued by Ferrellgas Partners. The operating partnership is the only operating subsidiary of Ferrellgas Partners. Ferrellgas is primarily engaged in the retail distribution of propane and related equipment sales. The propane distribution market is seasonal because propane is used primarily for heating in residential and commercial buildings. Ferrellgas serves residential, industrial/commercial, portable tank exchange, agricultural, wholesale and other customers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Due to seasonality, the results of operations for the three months ended October 31, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year ending July 31, 2019 . The condensed consolidated financial statements of Ferrellgas reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the interim periods presented. All adjustments to the condensed consolidated financial statements were of a normal recurring nature. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. The information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with (i) the section entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and (ii) the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in Ferrellgas' Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2018 .
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Partnership Organization And Formation	Formation Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. (the “Finance Corp.”), a Delaware corporation, was formed on March 28, 1996 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (the “Partnership”). The condensed financial statements reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the interim periods presented. All adjustments to the condensed financial statements were of a normal recurring nature. The Finance Corp. has nominal assets, does not conduct any operations and has no employees.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Partnership Organization And Formation	Partnership organization and formation Ferrellgas, L.P. is a limited partnership that owns and operates propane distribution and related assets, crude oil transportation and logistics related assets and salt water disposal wells in south Texas. Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (“Ferrellgas Partners”), a publicly traded limited partnership, holds an approximate 99% limited partner interest in, and consolidates, Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas, Inc. (the “general partner”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ferrell Companies, Inc. (“Ferrell Companies”), holds an approximate 1% general partner interest in Ferrellgas, L.P. and performs all management functions required by Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas, L.P. owns a 100% equity interest in Ferrellgas Finance Corp., whose only business activity is to act as the co-issuer and co-obligor of debt issued by Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas, L.P. is primarily engaged in the retail distribution of propane and related equipment sales. The propane distribution market is seasonal because propane is used primarily for heating in residential and commercial buildings. Ferrellgas serves residential, industrial/commercial, portable tank exchange, agricultural, wholesale and other customers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Due to seasonality, the results of operations for the three months ended October 31, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year ending July 31, 2019 . The condensed consolidated financial statements of Ferrellgas, L.P. and subsidiaries reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the interim periods presented. All adjustments to the condensed consolidated financial statements were of a normal recurring nature. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. The information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with (i) the section entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and (ii) the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in Ferrellgas, L.P.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2018 .
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Partnership Organization And Formation	Formation Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (the “Finance Corp.”), a Delaware corporation, was formed on January 16, 2003 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ferrellgas, L.P. (the “Partnership”). The condensed financial statements reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the interim periods presented. All adjustments to the condensed financial statements were of a normal recurring nature. The Finance Corp. has nominal assets, does not conduct any operations and has no employees.

Summary Of Significant Accounti

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	Summary of significant accounting policies (1) Accounting estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Significant estimates impacting the consolidated financial statements include accruals that have been established for contingent liabilities, pending claims and legal actions arising in the normal course of business, useful lives of property, plant and equipment assets, residual values of tanks, capitalization of customer tank installation costs, amortization methods of intangible assets, valuation methods used to value sales returns and allowances, allowance for doubtful accounts, fair value of reporting units, recoverability of long-lived assets, assumptions used to value business combinations, fair values of derivative contracts and stock-based compensation calculations. (2) New accounting standards: FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-09 In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standard Update ("ASU") 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2014-09”). The issuance is part of a joint effort by the FASB and the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") to enhance financial reporting by creating common revenue recognition guidance for U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and, thereby, improving the consistency of requirements, comparability of practices and usefulness of disclosures. Upon adoption, Ferrellgas applied ASU 2014-09 only to contracts that were not completed, referred to as open contracts. Ferrellgas adopted ASU 2014-09 beginning on August 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method. This method requires that the cumulative effect of initially applying ASU 2014-09 be recognized in partner’s deficit at the date of adoption, August 1, 2018. ASU 2014-09 has not materially impacted Ferrellgas’ consolidated financial statements, and as a result there was no cumulative effect to record as of the date of adoption. Results for reporting periods beginning after August 1, 2018 are presented under ASU 2014-09, while amounts reported for prior periods have not been adjusted and continue to be reported under accounting standards in effect for those periods. See Note G - Revenue from contracts with customers for additional information related to revenues and contract costs, including qualitative and quantitative disclosures required under ASU 2014-09. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2016-02 In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Ferrellgas is currently evaluating the impact of its pending adoption of ASU 2016-02 on the consolidated financial statements. Ferrellgas has formed an implementation team, completed training on the new standard, and is working on its implementation process for the new standard. Ferrellgas believes that the adoption of this standard, which will be effective for Ferrellgas August 1, 2019, will result in material increases to right of use assets and lease liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2016-13 In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326) which requires financial assets measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Entities will apply the standard's provisions as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is adopted. Ferrellgas is currently evaluating the impact of its pending adoption of this standard on the consolidated financial statements. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2017-12 In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, Financial Instruments - Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) - Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities which is intended to improve the financial reporting for hedging relationships to better portray the economic results of an entity's risk management activities in its financial statements. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Ferrellgas is currently evaluating the impact of its pending adoption of this standard on the consolidated financial statements. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2018-15 In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer's Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement that is a Service Contract which is intended to clarify the accounting for implementation costs related to a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Ferrellgas is currently evaluating the impact of its pending adoption of this standard on the consolidated financial statements.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	Summary of significant accounting policies (1) Accounting estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Significant estimates impacting the consolidated financial statements include accruals that have been established for contingent liabilities, pending claims and legal actions arising in the normal course of business, useful lives of property, plant and equipment assets, residual values of tanks, capitalization of customer tank installation costs, amortization methods of intangible assets, valuation methods used to value sales returns and allowances, allowance for doubtful accounts, fair value of reporting units, recoverability of long-lived assets, assumptions used to value business combinations, fair values of derivative contracts and stock-based compensation calculations. (2) New accounting standards: FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-09 In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standard Update ("ASU") 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2014-09”). The issuance is part of a joint effort by the FASB and the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") to enhance financial reporting by creating common revenue recognition guidance for U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and, thereby, improving the consistency of requirements, comparability of practices and usefulness of disclosures. Upon adoption, Ferrellgas, L.P. applied ASU 2014-09 only to contracts that were not completed, referred to as open contracts. Ferrellgas, L.P. adopted ASU 2014-09 beginning on August 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method. This method requires that the cumulative effect of initially applying ASU 2014-09 be recognized in partner’s deficit at the date of adoption, August 1, 2018. ASU 2014-09 has not materially impacted Ferrellgas, L.P.’s consolidated financial statements, and as a result there was no cumulative effect to record as of the date of adoption. Results for reporting periods beginning after August 1, 2018 are presented under ASU 2014-09, while amounts reported for prior periods have not been adjusted and continue to be reported under accounting standards in effect for those periods. See Note G - Revenue from contracts with customers for additional information related to revenues and contract costs, including qualitative and quantitative disclosures required under ASU 2014-09. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2016-02 In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Ferrellgas, L.P. is currently evaluating the impact of its pending adoption of ASU 2016-02 on the consolidated financial statements. Ferrellgas, L.P. has formed an implementation team, completed training on the new standard, and is working on its implementation process for the new standard. Ferrellgas, L.P. believes that the adoption of this standard, which will be effective for Ferrellgas, L.P. August 1, 2019, will result in material increases to right of use assets and lease liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2016-13 In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326) which requires financial assets measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Entities will apply the standard's provisions as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is adopted. Ferrellgas, L.P. is currently evaluating the impact of its pending adoption of this standard on the consolidated financial statements. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2017-12 In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, Financial Instruments - Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) - Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities which is intended to improve the financial reporting for hedging relationships to better portray the economic results of an entity's risk management activities in its financial statements. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Ferrellgas, L.P. is currently evaluating the impact of its pending adoption of this standard on the consolidated financial statements. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2018-15 In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer's Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement that is a Service Contract which is intended to clarify the accounting for implementation costs related to a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Ferrellgas, L.P. is currently evaluating the impact of its pending adoption of this standard on the consolidated financial statements.

Supplemental Financial Statemen

Supplemental Financial Statement Information	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018
Supplemental Financial Statement Information	Supplemental financial statement information Inventories consist of the following: October 31, 2018 July 31, 2018 Propane gas and related products $ 93,195 $ 71,180 Appliances, parts and supplies, and other 13,365 12,514 Inventories $ 106,560 $ 83,694 In addition to inventories on hand, Ferrellgas enters into contracts to take delivery of propane for supply procurement purposes with terms that generally do not exceed 36 months . Most of these contracts call for payment based on market prices at the date of delivery. As of October 31, 2018 , Ferrellgas had committed, for supply procurement purposes, to take delivery of approximately 32.0 million gallons of propane at fixed prices. Other assets, net consist of the following: October 31, 2018 July 31, 2018 Notes receivable, less current portion $ 27,569 $ 27,491 Other 45,273 47,097 Other assets, net $ 72,842 $ 74,588 Other current liabilities consist of the following: October 31, 2018 July 31, 2018 Accrued interest $ 54,210 $ 22,222 Customer deposits and advances 34,056 22,829 Other 97,702 96,974 Other current liabilities $ 185,968 $ 142,025 Shipping and handling expenses are classified in the following condensed consolidated statements of operations line items: For the three months ended October 31, 2018 2017 Operating expense $ 47,443 $ 43,314 Depreciation and amortization expense 1,072 1,112 Equipment lease expense 7,519 6,069 Total shipping and handling expenses $ 56,034 $ 50,495 Certain cash flow and significant non-cash activities are presented below: For the three months ended October 31, 2018 2017 Cash paid for: Interest $ 8,930 $ 6,129 Income taxes $ 2 $ 6 Non-cash investing and financing activities: Liabilities incurred in connection with acquisitions $ 1,096 $ 1,232 Change in accruals for property, plant and equipment additions $ (315 ) $ 140
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Supplemental Financial Statement Information	Supplemental financial statement information Inventories consist of the following: October 31, 2018 July 31, 2018 Propane gas and related products $ 93,195 $ 71,180 Appliances, parts and supplies, and other 13,365 12,514 Inventories $ 106,560 $ 83,694 In addition to inventories on hand, Ferrellgas, L.P. enters into contracts to take delivery of propane for supply procurement purposes with terms that generally do not exceed 36 months . Most of these contracts call for payment based on market prices at the date of delivery. As of October 31, 2018 , Ferrellgas, L.P. had committed, for supply procurement purposes, to take delivery of approximately 32.0 million gallons of propane at fixed prices. Other assets, net consist of the following: October 31, 2018 July 31, 2018 Notes receivable, less current portion $ 27,569 $ 27,491 Other 45,273 47,097 Other assets, net $ 72,842 $ 74,588 Other current liabilities consist of the following: October 31, 2018 July 31, 2018 Accrued interest $ 42,578 $ 18,288 Customer deposits and advances 34,056 22,829 Other 97,702 96,974 Other current liabilities $ 174,336 $ 138,091 Shipping and handling expenses are classified in the following condensed consolidated statements of operations line items: For the three months ended October 31, 2018 2017 Operating expense $ 47,443 $ 43,314 Depreciation and amortization expense 1,072 1,112 Equipment lease expense 7,519 6,069 Total shipping and handling expenses $ 56,034 $ 50,495 Certain cash flow and significant non-cash activities are presented below: For the three months ended October 31, 2018 2017 Cash paid (refunded) for: Interest $ 8,930 $ 6,129 Income taxes $ (5 ) $ — Non-cash investing and financing activities: Liabilities incurred in connection with acquisitions $ 1,096 $ 1,232 Change in accruals for property, plant and equipment additions $ (315 ) $ 140

Accounts And Notes Receivable,

Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net And Accounts Receivable Securitization	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018
Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net And Accounts Receivable Securitization	Accounts and notes receivable, net and accounts receivable securitization Accounts and notes receivable, net consist of the following: October 31, 2018 July 31, 2018 Accounts receivable pledged as collateral $ 137,560 $ 120,079 Accounts receivable 1,191 8,272 Note receivable - current portion 132 132 Other 27 26 Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts (2,721 ) (2,455 ) Accounts and notes receivable, net $ 136,189 $ 126,054 At October 31, 2018 , $137.6 million of trade accounts receivable were pledged as collateral against $90.0 million of collateralized notes payable due to a commercial paper conduit. At July 31, 2018 , $ 120.1 million of trade accounts receivable were pledged as collateral against $58.0 million of collateralized notes payable due to the commercial paper conduit. These accounts receivable pledged as collateral are bankruptcy remote from the operating partnership. The operating partnership does not provide any guarantee or similar support to the collectability of these accounts receivable pledged as collateral. As of October 31, 2018 , Ferrellgas had received cash proceeds of $90.0 million from trade accounts receivables securitized, with no remaining capacity to receive additional proceeds or issue letters of credit. As of July 31, 2018 , Ferrellgas had received cash proceeds of $58.0 million from trade accounts receivables securitized, with no remaining capacity to receive additional proceeds. Borrowings under the accounts receivable securitization facility had a weighted average interest rate of 5.3% and 5.2% as of October 31, 2018 and July 31, 2018 , respectively.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net And Accounts Receivable Securitization	Accounts and notes receivable, net and accounts receivable securitization Accounts and notes receivable, net consist of the following: October 31, 2018 July 31, 2018 Accounts receivable pledged as collateral $ 137,560 $ 120,079 Accounts receivable 1,191 8,272 Note receivable - current portion 132 132 Other 27 26 Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts (2,721 ) (2,455 ) Accounts and notes receivable, net $ 136,189 $ 126,054 At October 31, 2018 , $137.6 million of trade accounts receivable were pledged as collateral against $90.0 million of collateralized notes payable due to a commercial paper conduit. At July 31, 2018 , $120.1 million of trade accounts receivable were pledged as collateral against $58.0 million of collateralized notes payable due to the commercial paper conduit. These accounts receivable pledged as collateral are bankruptcy remote from Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas, L.P. does not provide any guarantee or similar support to the collectability of these accounts receivable pledged as collateral. As of October 31, 2018 , Ferrellgas, L.P. had received cash proceeds of $90.0 million from trade accounts receivables securitized, with no remaining capacity to receive additional proceeds or issue letters of credit. As of July 31, 2018 , Ferrellgas, L.P. had received cash proceeds of $58.0 million from trade accounts receivables securitized, with no remaining capacity to receive additional proceeds. Borrowings under the accounts receivable securitization facility had a weighted average interest rate of 5.3% and 5.2% as of October 31, 2018 and July 31, 2018 , respectively.

Debt

Debt	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018
Debt	Debt Short-term borrowings Ferrellgas classifies borrowings on the revolving line of credit portion of its Senior Secured Credit Facility as short-term because they are used to fund working capital needs that management intends to pay down within the twelve month period following the balance sheet date. As of October 31, 2018 , there were no amounts classified as short-term borrowings. As of July 31, 2018 , $32.8 million was classified as short-term borrowings. For further discussion see the secured credit facility section below. Secured credit facilities As of October 31, 2018 , the operating partnership had borrowings of $275.0 million under the Term Loan at a rate of 8.01% , which was classified as long-term debt, and no borrowings under the Revolving Facility. As of October 31, 2018 , Ferrellgas had available borrowing capacity under its Revolving Facility of $186.9 million . As of July 31, 2018 , the operating partnership had borrowings of $275.0 million under the Term Loan at a rate of 7.86% , which was classified as long-term debt, and $32.8 million under the Revolving Facility at a rate of 9.75% , which was classified as short-term borrowings. As of July 31, 2018 , Ferrellgas had available borrowing capacity under its Revolving Facility of $159.3 million . Letters of credit outstanding at October 31, 2018 and July 31, 2018 totaled $113.1 million and $107.9 million , respectively, and were used to secure insurance arrangements, product purchases and commodity hedges. At October 31, 2018 , Ferrellgas had available letter of credit remaining capacity of $11.9 million . At July 31, 2018 , Ferrellgas had available letter of credit remaining capacity of $17.1 million . Debt and interest expense reduction and refinancing strategy Ferrellgas continues to execute on a strategy to further reduce its debt and interest expense. This strategy included entering into the new Senior Secured Credit Facility and amending its accounts receivable securitization facility in May 2018 and certain asset sales during fiscal 2018. Ferrellgas continues to evaluate all available options to address its leverage. Financial covenants The indenture governing the outstanding notes of Ferrellgas Partners and the agreements governing the operating partnership’s indebtedness contain various covenants that limit Ferrellgas Partners' ability and the ability of specified subsidiaries to, among other things, make restricted payments and incur additional indebtedness. The general partner believes that the most restrictive of these covenants is the consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio, as defined in the indenture governing the outstanding notes of Ferrellgas Partners, and the consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio, as defined in the indentures governing the outstanding notes of the operating partnership. Consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio - Ferrellgas Partners, L.P., the master limited partnership Before a restricted payment (as defined in the Ferrellgas Partners indenture) can be made by Ferrellgas Partners, Ferrellgas Partners must be in compliance with the consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio covenant under the Ferrellgas Partners indenture. If Ferrellgas Partners is unable to make restricted payments, Ferrellgas Partners will not have the ability to make distributions to Ferrellgas Partners common unitholders. This covenant requires that the ratio of trailing four quarters EBITDA to interest expense (both as adjusted for certain, specified items) of Ferrellgas Partners be at least 1.75 x before a restricted payment (as defined in the indenture) can be made by Ferrellgas Partners. If this ratio were to drop below 1.75 x, the indenture allows Ferrellgas Partners to make restricted payments of up to $50.0 million in total over a sixteen quarter period while below this ratio. As of October 31, 2018 , the ratio was 1.40 x. As a result of distributions paid to common unitholders in September 2017, December 2017, March 2018, June 2018, and September 2018 while this ratio was less than 1.75 x, Ferrellgas Partners is currently restricted by this covenant from making future restricted payments, including distributions to common unitholders. Accordingly, no distributions will be paid to common unitholders in December 2018 for the three months ended October 31, 2018 . Unless this indenture is amended or replaced, or our consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio improves to at least 1.75 x this covenant will continue to restrict us from making common unit distributions for our quarter ending January 31, 2019 and beyond. Consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio - Ferrellgas, L.P., the operating partnership Before a restricted payment (as defined in the indentures governing the outstanding notes of the operating partnership) can be made by the operating partnership to Ferrellgas Partners, the operating partnership must be in compliance with the consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio covenant under the operating partnership indentures. If the operating partnership is unable to make restricted payments, Ferrellgas Partners will not have the ability to make distributions to Ferrellgas Partners common unitholders or make interest payments on Ferrellgas Partners’ unsecured senior notes due 2020. The covenant requires that the ratio of trailing four quarters EBITDA to interest expense (both as adjusted for certain, specified items) of the operating partnership be at least 1.75 x before a restricted payment (as defined in the indentures) can be made by the operating partnership. If this ratio were to drop below 1.75 x, the indentures allow the operating partnership to make restricted payments with certain limitations. If it were in violation of the covenant as of October 31, 2018 , the operating partnership believes that it would have sufficient capacity within these limitations to satisfy the current restricted payment requirements of Ferrellgas Partners through the maturity of the unsecured senior notes due 2020. As of October 31, 2018 , the ratio was 1.77 x; the margin allows for approximately $1.1 million of additional interest expense or approximately $2.0 million less EBITDA.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Debt	Debt Short-term borrowings Ferrellgas, L.P. classifies borrowings on the revolving line of credit portion of its Senior Secured Credit Facility as short-term because they are used to fund working capital needs that management intends to pay down within the twelve month period following the balance sheet date. As of October 31, 2018 , there were no amounts classified as short-term borrowings. As of July 31, 2018 , $32.8 million was classified as short-term borrowings. For further discussion see the secured credit facility section below. Secured credit facilities As of October 31, 2018 , Ferrellgas, L.P. had borrowings of $275.0 million under the Term Loan at a rate of 8.01% , which was classified as long-term debt, and no borrowings under the Revolving Facility. As of October 31, 2018 , Ferrellgas, L.P. had available borrowing capacity under its Revolving Facility of $186.9 million . As of July 31, 2018 , Ferrellgas, L.P. had borrowings of $275.0 million under the Term Loan at a rate of 7.86% , which was classified as long-term debt, and $32.8 million under the Revolving Facility at a rate of 9.75% , which was classified as short-term borrowings. As of July 31, 2018 , Ferrellgas, L.P. had available borrowing capacity under its Revolving Facility of $159.3 million . Letters of credit outstanding at October 31, 2018 and July 31, 2018 totaled $113.1 million and $107.9 million , respectively, and were used to secure insurance arrangements, product purchases and commodity hedges. At October 31, 2018 , Ferrellgas, L.P. had available letter of credit remaining capacity of $11.9 million . At July 31, 2018 , Ferrellgas, L.P. had available letter of credit remaining capacity of $17.1 million . Debt and interest expense reduction and refinancing strategy Ferrellgas, L.P. continues to execute on a strategy to further reduce its debt and interest expense. This strategy included entering into the new Senior Secured Credit Facility and amending its accounts receivable securitization facility in May 2018 and certain asset sales during fiscal 2018. Ferrellgas, L.P. continues to evaluate all available options to address its leverage. Financial covenants The agreements governing Ferrellgas, L.P.’s indebtedness contain various covenants that limit Ferrellgas, L.P.'s ability and the ability of specified subsidiaries to, among other things, make restricted payments and incur additional indebtedness. The general partner believes that the most restrictive of these covenants is the consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio, as defined in the indentures governing the outstanding notes of Ferrellgas, L.P. Before a restricted payment (as defined in the indentures governing the outstanding notes of Ferrellgas, L.P.) can be made by Ferrellgas, L.P. to Ferrellgas Partners, Ferrellgas, L.P. must be in compliance with the consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio covenant under the Ferrellgas, L.P. indentures. If Ferrellgas, L.P. is unable to make restricted payments, Ferrellgas Partners will not have the ability to make distributions to its common unitholders or make interest payments on its unsecured senior notes due 2020. The covenant requires that the ratio of trailing four quarters EBITDA to interest expense (both as adjusted for certain, specified items) of Ferrellgas, L.P. be at least 1.75 x before a restricted payment (as defined in the indentures) can be made by Ferrellgas, L.P.. If this ratio were to drop below 1.75 x, the indentures allow Ferrellgas, L.P. to make restricted payments with certain limitations. If it were in violation of the covenant as of October 31, 2018 , Ferrellgas, L.P. believes that it would have sufficient capacity within these limitations to satisfy the current restricted payment requirements of Ferrellgas Partners through the maturity of the unsecured senior notes due 2020. As of October 31, 2018 , the ratio was 1.77 x; the margin allows for approximately $1.1 million of additional interest expense or approximately $2.0 million less EBITDA.

Partners' Capital

Partners' Capital	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018
Partners' Capital	Partners' deficit As of October 31, 2018 and July 31, 2018 , Ferrellgas Partners limited partner units, which are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FGP,” were beneficially owned by the following: October 31, 2018 July 31, 2018 Public common unitholders 69,612,939 69,612,939 Ferrell Companies (1) 22,529,361 22,529,361 FCI Trading Corp. (2) 195,686 195,686 Ferrell Propane, Inc. (3) 51,204 51,204 James E. Ferrell (4) 4,763,475 4,763,475 (1) Ferrell Companies is the owner of the general partner and is an approximate 23% direct owner of Ferrellgas Partners' common units and thus a related party. Ferrell Companies also beneficially owns 195,686 and 51,204 common units of Ferrellgas Partners held by FCI Trading Corp. ("FCI Trading") and Ferrell Propane, Inc. ("Ferrell Propane"), respectively, bringing Ferrell Companies' beneficial ownership to 23.4% at October 31, 2018 . (2) FCI Trading is an affiliate of the general partner and thus a related party. (3) Ferrell Propane is controlled by the general partner and thus a related party. (4) James E. Ferrell is the Interim Chief Executive Officer and President of our general partner; and is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of our general partner and a related party. JEF Capital Management owns 4,758,859 of these common units and is owned by the James E. Ferrell Revocable Trust Two and other family trusts, all of which James E. Ferrell and/or his family members are the trustees and beneficiaries. James E. Ferrell holds all voting common stock of JEF Capital Management. The remaining 4,616 common units are held by Ferrell Resources Holdings, Inc., which is wholly-owned by the James E. Ferrell Revocable Trust One, for which James E. Ferrell is the trustee and sole beneficiary. Partnership distributions paid Ferrellgas Partners has paid the following distributions: For the three months ended October 31, 2018 2017 Public common unitholders $ 6,962 $ 6,961 Ferrell Companies 2,253 2,253 FCI Trading Corp. 20 20 Ferrell Propane, Inc. 5 5 James E. Ferrell 476 476 General partner 98 98 $ 9,814 $ 9,813 Ferrellgas Partners paid cash distributions during the three months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017 as detailed in the table above. Ferrellgas Partners did not declare a cash distribution during November 2018 related to the three months ended October 31, 2018 . As discussed in Note E – Debt, Ferrellgas Partners was not in compliance with the consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio under its note indenture, and thus was unable to make restricted payments, including distributions to unitholders. See additional discussions about transactions with related parties in Note J – Transactions with related parties. Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) See Note I – Derivative instruments and hedging activities – for details regarding changes in the fair value of risk management financial derivatives recorded within AOCI for the three months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017 . General partner’s commitment to maintain its capital account Ferrellgas’ partnership agreements allow the general partner to have an option to maintain its effective 2% general partner interest concurrent with the issuance of other additional equity. During the three months ended October 31, 2018 , the general partner made non-cash contributions of $0.1 million to Ferrellgas to maintain its effective 2% general partner interest. During the three months ended October 31, 2017 , the general partner made non-cash contributions of $0.1 million to Ferrellgas to maintain its effective 2% general partner interest.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Partners' Capital	Partners’ deficit Partnership distributions paid Ferrellgas, L.P. has paid the following distributions: For the three months ended October 31, 2018 2017 Ferrellgas Partners $ 9,914 $ 9,813 General partner 101 100 $ 10,015 $ 9,913 See additional discussions about transactions with related parties in Note J – Transactions with related parties. Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) See Note I – Derivative instruments and hedging activities – for details regarding changes in the fair value of risk management financial derivatives recorded within AOCI for the three months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017 . General partner’s commitment to maintain its capital account Ferrellgas, L.P.’s partnership agreement allows the general partner to have an option to maintain its 1.0101% general partner interest concurrent with the issuance of other additional equity. During the three months ended October 31, 2018 , the general partner made non-cash contributions of $0.1 million to Ferrellgas, L.P. to maintain its 1.0101% general partner interest. During the three months ended October 31, 2017 , the general partner made non-cash contributions of $0.1 million to Ferrellgas, L.P. to maintain its 1.0101% general partner interest.

Revenue from contracts with cus

Revenue from contracts with customers (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]	Revenue from contracts with customers Ferrellgas adopted ASU 2014-09 beginning on August 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method. Ferrellgas earns revenue from contracts with customers primarily through the distribution of propane, as well as through the sale of propane related equipment and supplies. Revenues from propane and other gas liquids sales are comprised of revenue earned from the delivery of propane to tanks on customers’ premises, delivery of propane filled cylinders to customers, or from the sale of portable propane tanks to nationwide and local retailers and end use customers. Other revenues primarily include sales of appliances and other materials as well as other fees charged to customers. Upon adoption, Ferrellgas applied ASU 2014-09 only to contracts that were not completed. Contracts with customers Ferrellgas’ contracts with customers are principally for the bulk delivery of propane to tanks, delivery of propane filled cylinders or the delivery of portable propane tanks to retailers. Ferrellgas sells propane to a wide variety of customers, including residential, industrial/commercial, portable tank exchange, agricultural, wholesale and others. Ferrellgas’ performance obligations in these contracts are generally limited to the delivery of propane thus revenues from these contracts are earned at the time product is delivered or in the case of some of Ferrellgas’ portable tank exchange retailers who have consignment agreements, at the time the tanks are sold to the end use customer. Payment is generally due within 30 days. Revenues from sales of propane are included in Propane and other gas liquids sales on the consolidated statements of operations. Typically, Ferrellgas bills customers upon delivery and payment is generally due within 30 days. With its residential customers, Ferrellgas offers customers the ability to spread their annual heating costs over a longer period, typically twelve months. Customers who opt to spread their heating costs over a longer period are referred to as “even-pay” customers. Ferrellgas charges other amounts to customers associated with the delivery of propane including hazardous materials fees and fuel surcharge fees. In some regions, Ferrellgas also sells appliances and related parts and fittings as well as other retail propane related services. Ferrellgas charges on an annual basis tank and equipment rental charges for customers that are using our equipment to store propane. Other revenues associated with deliveries of propane are earned at the time product is delivered. Revenues associated with sales of appliances and other materials or services are earned at the time of delivery or installation. Revenues associated with tank and equipment rentals are generally recognized on a straight-line basis over one year. Accounting estimates related to recognition of revenue require that Ferrellgas make estimates and assumptions about various factors including credits issued for completed sales, future returns and total consideration payable in instances where we have customer incentives payable to the customer. Disaggregation of revenue Ferrellgas disaggregates revenues based upon the type of customer and on the type of revenue. The following table presents retail propane revenues, wholesale propane revenues and other revenues. Retail revenues result from sales to end use customers, wholesale revenues result from sales to or through resellers and all other revenues include sales of appliances and other materials, other fees charged to customers and equipment rental charges. For the three months ended October 31, 2018 Retail - Sales to End Users $ 217,764 Wholesale - Sales to Resellers 93,944 Other Gas Sales 23,258 Other 17,343 Propane and related equipment revenues $ 352,309 Contract assets and liabilities Ferrellgas’ performance obligations are generally limited to the delivery of propane for our retail and wholesale contracts. Ferrellgas’ performance obligations with respect to sales of appliances and other materials and other revenues are limited to the delivery of the agreed upon good or service. Ferrellgas does not have material performance obligations that are delivered over time, thus all of our revenue is recognized at the time the goods, including propane, are delivered or installed. Ferrellgas offers “even pay” billing programs that can create customer deposits or advances, depending on whether Ferrellgas has delivered more propane than the customer has paid for or whether the customer has paid for more propane than what has been delivered. Revenue is recognized from these customer deposits or advances to customers at the time product is delivered. The advance or deposit is considered to be a contract asset or liability. Additionally, from time to time, we have customers that pay in advance for goods or services, and such amounts result in contract liabilities. Ferrellgas incurs incremental commissions directly related to the acquisition or renewal of customer contracts. The commissions are calculated and paid based upon the number of gallons sold to the acquired or renewed customer. The total amount of commissions that we incur is not material and the commissions are expensed commensurate with the deliveries to which they relate, thus Ferrellgas does not capitalize these costs. The following table presents the opening and closing balances of our receivables, contract assets, and contract liabilities: October 31, 2018 July 31, 2018 Accounts receivable $ 125,864 $ 119,818 Contract assets $ 13,046 $ 8,691 Contract liabilities Deferred revenue (1) $ 42,880 $ 29,933 (1) Of the beginning balance of deferred revenue, $8.7 million was recognized as revenue during the quarter ended October 31, 2018. Remaining performance obligations Ferrellgas' remaining performance obligations are generally limited to situations where its customers have remitted payment but have not yet received deliveries of propane. This most commonly occurs in Ferrellgas’ even pay billing programs and Ferrellgas expects that these balances will be recognized within a year or less as the customer takes delivery of propane.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]	Revenue from contracts with customers Ferrellgas, L.P. adopted ASU 2014-09 beginning on August 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method. Ferrellgas, L.P. earns revenue from contracts with customers primarily through the distribution of propane, as well as through the sale of propane related equipment and supplies. Revenues from propane and other gas liquids sales are comprised of revenue earned from the delivery of propane to tanks on customers’ premises, delivery of propane filled cylinders to customers, or from the sale of portable propane tanks to nationwide and local retailers and end use customers. Other revenues primarily include sales of appliances and other materials as well as other fees charged to customers. Upon adoption, Ferrellgas, L.P. applied ASU 2014-09 only to contracts that were not completed. Contracts with customers Ferrellgas, L.P.'s contracts with customers are principally for the bulk delivery of propane to tanks, delivery of propane filled cylinders or the delivery of portable propane tanks to retailers. Ferrellgas, L.P. sells propane to a wide variety of customers, including residential, industrial/commercial, portable tank exchange, agricultural, wholesale and others. Ferrellgas, L.P.'s performance obligations in these contracts are generally limited to the delivery of propane thus revenues from these contracts are earned at the time product is delivered or in the case of some of Ferrellgas, L.P.’s portable tank exchange retailers who have consignment agreements, at the time the tanks are sold to the end use customer. Payment is generally due within 30 days. Revenues from sales of propane are included in Propane and other gas liquids sales on the consolidated statements of operations. Typically, Ferrellgas, L.P. bills customers upon delivery and payment is generally due within 30 days. With its residential customers, Ferrellgas, L.P offers customers the ability to spread their annual heating costs over a longer period, typically twelve months. Customers who opt to spread their heating costs over a longer period are referred to as “even-pay” customers. Ferrellgas, L.P. charges other amounts to customers associated with the delivery of propane including hazardous materials fees and fuel surcharge fees. In some regions, Ferrellgas, L.P. also sells appliances and related parts and fittings as well as other retail propane related services. Ferrellgas, L.P. charges on an annual basis tank and equipment rental charges for customers that are using our equipment to store propane. Other revenues associated with deliveries of propane are earned at the time product is delivered. Revenues associated with sales of appliances and other materials or services are earned at the time of delivery or installation. Revenues associated with tank and equipment rentals are generally recognized on a straight-line basis over one year. Accounting estimates related to recognition of revenue require that Ferrellgas, L.P. make estimates and assumptions about various factors including credits issued for completed sales, future returns and total consideration payable in instances where we have customer incentives payable to the customer. Disaggregation of revenue Ferrellgas, L.P. disaggregates revenues based upon the type of customer and on the type of revenue. The following table presents retail propane revenues, wholesale propane revenues and other revenues. Retail revenues result from sales to end use customers, wholesale revenues result from sales to or through resellers and all other revenues include sales of appliances and other materials, other fees charged to customers and equipment rental charges. For the three months ended October 31, 2018 Retail - Sales to End Users $ 217,764 Wholesale - Sales to Resellers 93,944 Other Gas Sales 23,258 Other 17,343 Propane and related equipment revenues $ 352,309 Contract assets and liabilities Ferrellgas, L.P.'s performance obligations are generally limited to the delivery of propane for our retail and wholesale contracts. Ferrellgas, L.P.’s performance obligations with respect to sales of appliances and other materials and other revenues are limited to the delivery of the agreed upon good or service. Ferrellgas, L.P. does not have material performance obligations that are delivered over time, thus all of our revenue is recognized at the time the goods, including propane, are delivered or installed. Ferrellgas, L.P. offers “even pay” billing programs that can create customer deposits or advances, depending on whether Ferrellgas, L.P. has delivered more propane than the customer has paid for or whether the customer has paid for more propane than what has been delivered. Revenue is recognized from these customer deposits or advances to customers at the time product is delivered. The advance or deposit is considered to be a contract asset or liability. Additionally, from time to time, we have customers that pay in advance for goods or services, and such amounts result in contract liabilities. Ferrellgas, L.P. incurs incremental commissions directly related to the acquisition or renewal of customer contracts. The commissions are calculated and paid based upon the number of gallons sold to the acquired or renewed customer. The total amount of commissions that we incur is not material and the commissions are expensed commensurate with the deliveries to which they relate, thus Ferrellgas, L.P. does not capitalize these costs. The following table presents the opening and closing balances of our receivables, contract assets, and contract liabilities: October 31, 2018 July 31, 2018 Accounts receivable $ 125,864 $ 119,818 Contract assets $ 13,046 $ 8,691 Contract liabilities Deferred revenue (1) $ 42,880 $ 29,933 (1) Of the beginning balance of deferred revenue, $8.7 million was recognized as revenue during the quarter ended October 31, 2018. Remaining performance obligations Ferrellgas, L.P.'s remaining performance obligations are generally limited to situations where its customers have remitted payment but have not yet received deliveries of propane. This most commonly occurs in Ferrellgas, L.P.’s even pay billing programs and Ferrellgas, L.P. expects that these balances will be recognized within a year or less as the customer takes delivery of propane.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018
Fair Value Measurements	Fair value measurements Derivative financial instruments The following table presents Ferrellgas’ financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis for each of the fair value hierarchy levels, including both current and noncurrent portions, as of October 31, 2018 and July 31, 2018 : Asset (Liability) Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets and Liabilities (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Total October 31, 2018: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ 15,302 $ — $ 15,302 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ (7,331 ) $ — $ (7,331 ) July 31, 2018: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ 22,470 $ — $ 22,470 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ (1,910 ) $ — $ (1,910 ) Methodology The fair values of Ferrellgas’ non-exchange traded commodity derivative contracts are based upon indicative price quotations available through brokers, industry price publications or recent market transactions and related market indicators. Other financial instruments The carrying amounts of other financial instruments included in current assets and current liabilities (except for current maturities of long-term debt) approximate their fair values because of their short-term nature. The estimated fair value of various note receivable financial instruments classified in "Other assets, net" on the condensed consolidated balance sheets, are approximately $23.6 million , or $4.0 million less than their carrying amount as of October 31, 2018 . The estimated fair values of these notes receivable were calculated using a discounted cash flow method which relied on significant unobservable inputs. At October 31, 2018 and July 31, 2018 , the estimated fair value of Ferrellgas’ long-term debt instruments was $1,899.5 million and $1,935.1 million , respectively. Ferrellgas estimates the fair value of long-term debt based on quoted market prices. The fair value of our consolidated debt obligations is a Level 2 valuation based on the observable inputs used for similar liabilities. Ferrellgas has other financial instruments such as trade accounts receivable which could expose it to concentrations of credit risk. The credit risk from trade accounts receivable is limited because of a large customer base which extends across many different U.S. markets.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair value measurements Derivative financial instruments The following table presents Ferrellgas, L.P.’s financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis for each of the fair value hierarchy levels, including both current and noncurrent portions, as of October 31, 2018 and July 31, 2018 : Asset (Liability) Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets and Liabilities (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Total October 31, 2018: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ 15,302 $ — $ 15,302 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ (7,331 ) $ — $ (7,331 ) July 31, 2018: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ 22,470 $ — $ 22,470 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ (1,910 ) $ — $ (1,910 ) Methodology The fair values of Ferrellgas, L.P.’s non-exchange traded commodity derivative contracts are based upon indicative price quotations available through brokers, industry price publications or recent market transactions and related market indicators. Other financial instruments The carrying amounts of other financial instruments included in current assets and current liabilities (except for current maturities of long-term debt) approximate their fair values because of their short-term nature. The estimated fair value of various note receivable financial instruments classified in "Other assets, net" on the condensed consolidated balance sheets, are approximately $23.6 million , or $4.0 million less than their carrying amount as of October 31, 2018 . The estimated fair values of these notes receivable were calculated using a discounted cash flow method which relied on significant unobservable inputs. At October 31, 2018 and July 31, 2018 , the estimated fair value of Ferrellgas, L.P.’s long-term debt instruments was $1,572.9 million and $1,591.5 million , respectively. Ferrellgas, L.P. estimates the fair value of long-term debt based on quoted market prices. The fair value of our consolidated debt obligations is a Level 2 valuation based on the observable inputs used for similar liabilities. Ferrellgas, L.P. has other financial instruments such as trade accounts receivable which could expose it to concentrations of credit risk. The credit risk from trade accounts receivable is limited because of a large customer base which extends across many different U.S. markets.

Derivative Instruments and Hedg

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	Derivative instruments and hedging activities Ferrellgas is exposed to certain market risks related to its ongoing business operations. These risks include exposure to changing commodity prices as well as fluctuations in interest rates. Ferrellgas utilizes derivative instruments to manage its exposure to fluctuations in commodity prices. Of these, the propane commodity derivative instruments are designated as cash flow hedges. Prior to the sale of Bridger Energy, LLC in January 2018, all other commodity derivative instruments were neither qualified nor were designated as cash flow hedges, therefore, changes in their fair value were recorded currently in earnings. Ferrellgas also periodically utilizes derivative instruments to manage its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. Derivative instruments and hedging activity During the three months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017 , Ferrellgas did no t recognize any gain or loss in earnings related to hedge ineffectiveness and did not exclude any component of financial derivative contract gains or losses from the assessment of hedge effectiveness related to commodity cash flow hedges. The following tables provide a summary of the fair value of derivatives in Ferrellgas’ condensed consolidated balance sheets as of October 31, 2018 and July 31, 2018 : October 31, 2018 Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Derivative Instrument Location Fair value Location Fair value Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Commodity derivatives-propane Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 12,379 Other current liabilities $ 6,894 Commodity derivatives-propane Other assets, net 2,923 Other liabilities 437 Total $ 15,302 Total $ 7,331 July 31, 2018 Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Derivative Instrument Location Fair value Location Fair value Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Commodity derivatives-propane Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 17,123 Other current liabilities $ 1,832 Commodity derivatives-propane Other assets, net 5,347 Other liabilities 78 Total $ 22,470 Total $ 1,910 Ferrellgas' exchange traded commodity derivative contracts require cash margin deposit as collateral for contracts that are in a negative mark-to-market position. These cash margin deposits will be returned if mark-to-market conditions improve or will be applied against cash settlement when the contracts are settled. Liabilities represent cash margin deposits received by Ferrellgas for contracts that are in a positive mark-to-market position. The following tables provide a summary of cash margin balances as of October 31, 2018 and July 31, 2018 , respectively: October 31, 2018 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 4,265 Other current liabilities $ 6,605 Other assets, net 1,083 Other liabilities 1,778 $ 5,348 $ 8,383 July 31, 2018 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 2,851 Other current liabilities $ 12,308 Other assets, net 927 Other liabilities 4,235 $ 3,778 $ 16,543 The following table provides a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas' condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017 due to derivatives that were designated as fair value hedging instruments: Amount of Gain Recognized on Derivative Amount of Interest Expense Recognized on Fixed-Rate Debt (Related Hedged Item) Derivative Instrument Location of Amounts Recognized on Derivative For the three months ended October 31, For the three months ended October 31, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Interest rate swap agreements Interest expense $ — $ 138 $ — $ (2,275 ) The following tables provide a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas’ condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017 due to derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments: For the three months ended October 31, 2018 Derivative Instrument Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ (8,154 ) Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ 4,433 $ — $ (8,154 ) $ 4,433 $ — For the three months ended October 31, 2017 Derivative Instrument Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ 22,323 Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ 4,132 $ — Interest rate swap agreements 126 Interest expense (183 ) — $ 22,449 $ 3,949 $ — The following table provides a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas' condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended October 31, 2017 due to the change in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: For the three months ended October 31, 2017 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Commodity derivatives - crude oil $ (1,390 ) Cost of sales - midstream operations The changes in derivatives included in AOCI for the three months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017 were as follows: For the three months ended October 31, Gains and losses on derivatives included in AOCI 2018 2017 Beginning balance $ 20,560 $ 14,648 Change in value of risk management commodity derivatives (8,154 ) 22,323 Reclassification of gains on commodity hedges to cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales, net (4,433 ) (4,132 ) Change in value of risk management interest rate derivatives — 126 Reclassification of losses on interest rate hedges to interest expense — 183 Ending balance $ 7,973 $ 33,148 Ferrellgas expects to reclassify net gains related to the risk management commodity derivatives of approximately $5.5 million to earnings during the next 12 months. These net gains are expected to be offset by decreased margins on propane sales commitments Ferrellgas has with its customers that qualify for the normal purchase normal sales exception. During the three months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017 , Ferrellgas had no reclassifications to operations resulting from the discontinuance of any cash flow hedges arising from the probability of the original forecasted transactions not occurring within the originally specified period of time defined within the hedging relationship. As of October 31, 2018 , Ferrellgas had financial derivative contracts covering 4.2 million barrels of propane that were entered into as cash flow hedges of forward and forecasted purchases of propane. Derivative financial instruments credit risk Ferrellgas is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to derivative financial and commodity instruments. Ferrellgas’ counterparties principally consist of major energy companies and major U.S. financial institutions. Ferrellgas maintains credit policies with regard to its counterparties that it believes reduces its overall credit risk. These policies include evaluating and monitoring its counterparties’ financial condition, including their credit ratings, and entering into agreements with counterparties that govern credit limits. Certain of these agreements call for the posting of collateral by the counterparty or by Ferrellgas in the forms of letters of credit, parent guarantees or cash. Ferrellgas has concentrations of credit risk associated with derivative financial instruments held by certain derivative financial instrument counterparties. If these counterparties that make up the concentration failed to perform according to the terms of their contracts at October 31, 2018 , the maximum amount of loss due to credit risk that Ferrellgas would incur is $ 9.7 million, which is based upon the gross fair values of the derivative financial instruments. From time to time Ferrellgas enters into derivative contracts that have credit-risk-related contingent features which dictate credit limits based upon Ferrellgas' debt rating. There were no open derivative contracts with credit-risk-related contingent features as of October 31, 2018 .
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	Derivative instruments and hedging activities Ferrellgas, L.P. is exposed to certain market risks related to its ongoing business operations. These risks include exposure to changing commodity prices as well as fluctuations in interest rates. Ferrellgas, L.P. utilizes derivative instruments to manage its exposure to fluctuations in commodity prices. Of these, the propane commodity derivative instruments are designated as cash flow hedges. Prior to the sale of Bridger Energy, LLC in January 2018, all other commodity derivative instruments were neither qualified nor were designated as cash flow hedges, therefore, changes in their fair value were recorded currently in earnings. Ferrellgas, L.P. also periodically utilizes derivative instruments to manage its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. Derivative instruments and hedging activity During the three months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017 , Ferrellgas, L.P. did no t recognize any gain or loss in earnings related to hedge ineffectiveness and did not exclude any component of financial derivative contract gains or losses from the assessment of hedge effectiveness related to commodity cash flow hedges. The following tables provide a summary of the fair value of derivatives in Ferrellgas, L.P.’s condensed consolidated balance sheets as of October 31, 2018 and July 31, 2018 : October 31, 2018 Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Derivative Instrument Location Fair value Location Fair value Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Commodity derivatives-propane Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 12,379 Other current liabilities $ 6,894 Commodity derivatives-propane Other assets, net 2,923 Other liabilities 437 Total $ 15,302 Total $ 7,331 July 31, 2018 Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Derivative Instrument Location Fair value Location Fair value Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Commodity derivatives-propane Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 17,123 Other current liabilities $ 1,832 Commodity derivatives-propane Other assets, net 5,347 Other liabilities 78 Total $ 22,470 Total $ 1,910 Ferrellgas, L.P.'s exchange traded commodity derivative contracts require cash margin deposit as collateral for contracts that are in a negative mark-to-market position. These cash margin deposits will be returned if mark-to-market conditions improve or will be applied against cash settlement when the contracts are settled. Liabilities represent cash margin deposits received by Ferrellgas, L.P. for contracts that are in a positive mark-to-market position. The following tables provide a summary of cash margin balances as of October 31, 2018 and July 31, 2018 , respectively: October 31, 2018 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 4,265 Other current liabilities $ 6,605 Other assets, net 1,083 Other liabilities 1,778 $ 5,348 $ 8,383 July 31, 2018 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 2,851 Other current liabilities $ 12,308 Other assets, net 927 Other liabilities 4,235 $ 3,778 $ 16,543 The following table provides a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas, L.P.’s condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017 due to derivatives that were designated as fair value hedging instruments: Amount of Gain Recognized on Derivative Amount of Interest Expense Recognized on Fixed-Rate Debt (Related Hedged Item) Derivative Instrument Location of Amounts Recognized on Derivative For the three months ended October 31, For the three months ended October 31, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Interest rate swap agreements Interest expense $ — $ 138 $ — $ (2,275 ) The following tables provide a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas, L.P.’s condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017 due to derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments: For the three months ended October 31, 2018 Derivative Instrument Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ (8,154 ) Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ 4,433 $ — $ (8,154 ) $ 4,433 $ — For the three months ended October 31, 2017 Derivative Instrument Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ 22,323 Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ 4,132 $ — Interest rate swap agreements 126 Interest expense (183 ) — $ 22,449 $ 3,949 $ — The following table provides a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas, L.P.'s condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended October 31, 2017 due to the change in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: For the three months ended October 31, 2017 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Commodity derivatives - crude oil $ (1,390 ) Cost of sales - midstream operations The changes in derivatives included in AOCI for the three months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017 were as follows: For the three months ended October 31, Gains and losses on derivatives included in AOCI 2018 2017 Beginning balance $ 20,560 $ 14,648 Change in value of risk management commodity derivatives (8,154 ) 22,323 Reclassification of gains on commodity hedges to cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales, net (4,433 ) (4,132 ) Change in value of risk management interest rate derivatives — 126 Reclassification of losses on interest rate hedges to interest expense — 183 Ending balance $ 7,973 $ 33,148 Ferrellgas, L.P. expects to reclassify net gains related to the risk management commodity derivatives of approximately $5.5 million to earnings during the next 12 months. These net gains are expected to be offset by decreased margins on propane sales commitments Ferrellgas, L.P. has with its customers that qualify for the normal purchase normal sales exception. During the three months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017 , Ferrellgas, L.P. had no reclassifications to operations resulting from the discontinuance of any cash flow hedges arising from the probability of the original forecasted transactions not occurring within the originally specified period of time defined within the hedging relationship. As of October 31, 2018 , Ferrellgas, L.P. had financial derivative contracts covering 4.2 million barrels of propane that were entered into as cash flow hedges of forward and forecasted purchases of propane. Derivative financial instruments credit risk Ferrellgas, L.P. is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to derivative financial and commodity instruments. Ferrellgas, L.P.’s counterparties principally consist of major energy companies and major U.S. financial institutions. Ferrellgas, L.P. maintains credit policies with regard to its counterparties that it believes reduces its overall credit risk. These policies include evaluating and monitoring its counterparties’ financial condition, including their credit ratings, and entering into agreements with counterparties that govern credit limits. Certain of these agreements call for the posting of collateral by the counterparty or by Ferrellgas, L.P. in the forms of letters of credit, parent guarantees or cash. Ferrellgas, L.P. has concentrations of credit risk associated with derivative financial instruments held by certain derivative financial instrument counterparties. If these counterparties that make up the concentration failed to perform according to the terms of their contracts at October 31, 2018 , the maximum amount of loss due to credit risk that Ferrellgas, L.P. would incur is $ 9.7 million, which is based upon the gross fair values of the derivative financial instruments. From time to time Ferrellgas, L.P. enters into derivative contracts that have credit-risk-related contingent features which dictate credit limits based upon Ferrellgas, L.P.’s debt rating. There were no open derivative contracts with credit-risk-related contingent features as of October 31, 2018 .

Transactions With Related Parti

Transactions With Related Parties	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018
Transactions With Related Parties	Transactions with related parties Ferrellgas has no employees and is managed and controlled by its general partner. Pursuant to Ferrellgas’ partnership agreements, the general partner is entitled to reimbursement for all direct and indirect expenses incurred or payments it makes on behalf of Ferrellgas and all other necessary or appropriate expenses allocable to Ferrellgas or otherwise reasonably incurred by the general partner in connection with operating Ferrellgas’ business. These costs primarily include compensation and benefits paid to employees of the general partner who perform services on Ferrellgas’ behalf and are reported in the condensed consolidated statements of operations as follows: For the three months ended October 31, 2018 2017 Operating expense $ 59,958 $ 57,351 General and administrative expense $ 6,112 $ 7,508 See additional discussions about transactions with the general partner and related parties in Note F – Partners’ deficit.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Transactions With Related Parties	Transactions with related parties Ferrellgas, L.P. has no employees and is managed and controlled by its general partner. Pursuant to Ferrellgas, L.P.’s partnership agreement, the general partner is entitled to reimbursement for all direct and indirect expenses incurred or payments it makes on behalf of Ferrellgas, L.P. and all other necessary or appropriate expenses allocable to Ferrellgas, L.P. or otherwise reasonably incurred by the general partner in connection with operating Ferrellgas, L.P.’s business. These costs primarily include compensation and benefits paid to employees of the general partner who perform services on Ferrellgas, L.P.’s behalf and are reported in the condensed consolidated statements of operations as follows: For the three months ended October 31, 2018 2017 Operating expense $ 59,958 $ 57,351 General and administrative expense $ 6,112 $ 7,508 See additional discussions about transactions with the general partner and related parties in Note F – Partners’ deficit.

Contingencies And Commitments

Contingencies And Commitments	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018
Contingencies And Commitments	Contingencies and commitments Litigation Ferrellgas’ operations are subject to all operating hazards and risks normally incidental to handling, storing, transporting and otherwise providing for use by consumers of combustible liquids such as propane and, prior to the sales of midstream operations in 2018, crude oil. As a result, at any given time, Ferrellgas can be threatened with or named as a defendant in various lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business. Other than as discussed below, Ferrellgas is not a party to any legal proceedings other than various claims and lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business. It is not possible to determine the ultimate disposition of these matters; however, management is of the opinion that there are no known claims or contingent claims that are reasonably expected to have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of Ferrellgas. Ferrellgas has been named as a defendant, along with a competitor, in putative class action lawsuits filed in multiple jurisdictions. The lawsuits, which were consolidated in the Western District of Missouri on October 16, 2014, allege that Ferrellgas and a competitor coordinated in 2008 to reduce the fill level in barbeque cylinders and combined to persuade a common customer to accept that fill reduction, resulting in increased cylinder costs to direct customers and end-user customers in violation of federal and certain state antitrust laws. The lawsuits seek treble damages, attorneys’ fees, injunctive relief and costs on behalf of the putative class. These lawsuits have been consolidated into one case by a multidistrict litigation panel. The Federal Court for the Western District of Missouri initially dismissed all claims brought by direct and indirect customers other than state law claims of indirect customers under Wisconsin, Maine and Vermont law. The direct customer plaintiffs filed an appeal, which resulted in a reversal of the district court’s dismissal. We filed a petition for a writ of certiorari which was denied. An appeal by the indirect customer plaintiffs resulted in the court of appeals affirming the dismissal of the federal claims and remanding the case to the district court to decide whether to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over the remaining state law claims. Ferrellgas believes it has strong defenses to the claims and intends to vigorously defend against the consolidated case. Ferrellgas does not believe loss is probable or reasonably estimable at this time related to the putative class action lawsuit. Ferrellgas has been named, along with several current and former officers, in several class action lawsuits alleging violations of certain securities laws based on alleged materially false and misleading statements in certain of our public disclosures. The lawsuits, the first of which was filed on October 6, 2016 in the Southern District of New York, seek unspecified compensatory damages. Derivative lawsuits with similar allegations have been filed naming Ferrellgas and several current and former officers and directors as defendants. On April 2, 2018, the securities class action lawsuits were dismissed with prejudice. On April 30, 2018, the plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the parties are preparing appellate briefs. At this time the derivative lawsuits remain stayed by agreement. Ferrellgas believes that it has defenses and will vigorously defend these cases. Ferrellgas does not believe loss is probable or reasonably estimable at this time related to the putative class action lawsuits or the derivative actions. Ferrellgas and Bridger Logistics, LLC, have been named, along with two former officers, in a lawsuit filed by Eddystone Rail Company ("Eddystone") on February 2, 2017 in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (the "EDPA Lawsuit"). Eddystone indicated that it has prevailed or settled an arbitration against Jamex Transfer Services (“JTS”), then named Bridger Transfer Services, a former subsidiary of Bridger Logistics, LLC (“Bridger”). The arbitration involved a claim against JTS for money due for deficiency payments under a contract for the use of an Eddystone facility used to offload crude from rail onto barges. Eddystone alleges that Ferrellgas transferred assets out of JTS prior to the sale of the membership interest in JTS to Jamex Transfer Holdings, and that those transfers should be avoided so that the assets can be used to satisfy the amount owed by JTS to Eddystone under the arbitration. Eddystone also alleges that JTS was an “alter ego” of Bridger and Ferrellgas. Ferrellgas believes that Ferrellgas and Bridger have valid defenses to these claims and to Eddystone’s primary claim against JTS on the contract claim. The lawsuit does not specify a specific amount of damages that Eddystone is seeking; however, Ferrellgas believes that the amount of such damage claims, if ultimately owed to Eddystone, could be material to Ferrellgas. Ferrellgas intends to vigorously defend this claim. The lawsuit is in its early stages; as such, management does not currently believe a loss is probable or reasonably estimable at this time. On August 24, 2017, Ferrellgas filed a third-party complaint against JTS, Jamex Transfer Holdings, and other related persons and entities (the "Third-Party Defendants"), asserting claims for breach of contract, indemnification of any losses in the EDPA Lawsuit, tortious interference with contract, and contribution. On June 25, 2018, Ferrellgas entered into an agreement with the Third-Party Defendants which, among other things, resulted in a dismissal of the claims against the Third-Party Defendants from the lawsuit.
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Contingencies And Commitments	Contingencies and commitments The Finance Corp. serves as co-issuer and co-obligor for debt securities of the Partnership. The indenture governing the senior unsecured notes contains various restrictive covenants applicable to the Partnership and its subsidiaries, the most restrictive relating to additional indebtedness and restricted payments. As of October 31, 2018 , the Partnership is in compliance with all requirements, tests, limitations and covenants related to this debt agreement, except for the consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio. The indenture governing the outstanding notes of the Partnership includes a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio test for the incurrence of debt and the making of restricted payments. This covenant requires that the ratio of trailing four quarters EBITDA to interest expense (both as adjusted for certain, specified items) of the Partnership be at least 1.75 x before a restricted payment (as defined in the indenture) can be made by the Partnership. If this ratio were to drop below 1.75 x, the indenture allows the Partnership to make restricted payments of up to $50.0 million in total over a 16 quarter period while below this ratio. As of October 31, 2018 , the ratio was 1.40 x. As a result of distributions paid to common unitholders in September 2017, December 2017, March 2018, June 2018, and September 2018 while this ratio was less than 1.75 x, Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. is currently restricted by this covenant from making future restricted payments, including distributions to common unitholders. Accordingly, no distributions will be paid to common unitholders in December 2018 for the three months ended October 31, 2018 . Unless this indenture is amended or replaced, or the Partnership's consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio improves to at least 1.75 x, this covenant will continue to restrict us from making common unit distributions for the quarter ending January 31, 2019 and beyond.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Contingencies And Commitments	Contingencies and commitments Litigation Ferrellgas, L.P.'s operations are subject to all operating hazards and risks normally incidental to handling, storing, transporting and otherwise providing for use by consumers of combustible liquids such as propane and, prior to the sales of midstream operations in fiscal 2018, crude oil. As a result, at any given time, Ferrellgas, L.P. can be threatened with or named as a defendant in various lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business. Other than as discussed below, Ferrellgas, L.P. is not a party to any legal proceedings other than various claims and lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business. It is not possible to determine the ultimate disposition of these matters; however, management is of the opinion that there are no known claims or contingent claims that are reasonably expected to have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas, L.P. has been named as a defendant, along with a competitor, in putative class action lawsuits filed in multiple jurisdictions. The lawsuits, which were consolidated in the Western District of Missouri on October 16, 2014, allege that Ferrellgas, L.P. and a competitor coordinated in 2008 to reduce the fill level in barbeque cylinders and combined to persuade a common customer to accept that fill reduction, resulting in increased cylinder costs to direct customers and end-user customers in violation of federal and certain state antitrust laws. The lawsuits seek treble damages, attorneys’ fees, injunctive relief and costs on behalf of the putative class. These lawsuits have been consolidated into one case by a multidistrict litigation panel. The Federal Court for the Western District of Missouri initially dismissed all claims brought by direct and indirect customers other than state law claims of indirect customers under Wisconsin, Maine and Vermont law. The direct customer plaintiffs filed an appeal, which resulted in a reversal of the district court’s dismissal. We filed a petition for a writ of certiorari which was denied. An appeal by the indirect customer plaintiffs resulted in the court of appeals affirming the dismissal of the federal claims and remanding the case to the district court to decide whether to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over the remaining state law claims. Ferrellgas, L.P. believes it has strong defenses to the claims and intends to vigorously defend against the consolidated case. Ferrellgas, L.P. does not believe loss is probable or reasonably estimable at this time related to the putative class action lawsuit. Ferrellgas, L.P. has been named, along with several current and former officers, in several class action lawsuits alleging violations of certain securities laws based on alleged materially false and misleading statements in certain of our public disclosures. The lawsuits, the first of which was filed on October 6, 2016 in the Southern District of New York, seek unspecified compensatory damages. Derivative lawsuits with similar allegations have been filed naming Ferrellgas, L.P. and several current and former officers and directors as defendants. On April 2, 2018, the securities class action lawsuits were dismissed with prejudice. On April 30, 2018, the plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the parties are preparing appellate briefs. At this time the derivative lawsuits remain stayed by agreement. Ferrellgas, L.P. believes that it has defenses and will vigorously defend these cases. Ferrellgas, L.P. does not believe loss is probable or reasonably estimable at this time related to the putative class action lawsuits or the derivative actions. Ferrellgas, L.P. and Bridger Logistics, LLC, have been named, along with two former officers, in a lawsuit filed by Eddystone Rail Company ("Eddystone") on February 2, 2017 in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (the "EDPA Lawsuit"). Eddystone indicated that it has prevailed or settled an arbitration against Jamex Transfer Services (“JTS”), then named Bridger Transfer Services, a former subsidiary of Bridger Logistics, LLC (“Bridger”). The arbitration involved a claim against JTS for money due for deficiency payments under a contract for the use of an Eddystone facility used to offload crude from rail onto barges. Eddystone alleges that Ferrellgas, L.P. transferred assets out of JTS prior to the sale of the membership interest in JTS to Jamex Transfer Holdings, and that those transfers should be avoided so that the assets can be used to satisfy the amount owed by JTS to Eddystone under the arbitration. Eddystone also alleges that JTS was an “alter ego” of Bridger and Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas, L.P. believes that Ferrellgas, L.P. and Bridger have valid defenses to these claims and to Eddystone’s primary claim against JTS on the contract claim. The lawsuit does not specify a specific amount of damages that Eddystone is seeking; however, Ferrellgas, L.P. believes that the amount of such damage claims, if ultimately owed to Eddystone, could be material to Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas, L.P. intends to vigorously defend this claim. The lawsuit is in its early stages; as such, management does not currently believe a loss is probable or reasonably estimable at this time. On August 24, 2017, Ferrellgas, L.P. filed a third-party complaint against JTS, Jamex Transfer Holdings, and other related persons and entities (the "Third-Party Defendants"), asserting claims for breach of contract, indemnification of any losses in the EDPA Lawsuit, tortious interference with contract, and contribution. On June 25, 2018, Ferrellgas, L.P. entered into an agreement with the Third-Party Defendants which, among other things, resulted in a dismissal of the claims against the Third-Party Defendants from the lawsuit.
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Contingencies And Commitments	Contingencies and commitments The Finance Corp. serves as co-issuer and co-obligor for debt securities of the Partnership. The indentures governing the senior notes agreements contains various restrictive covenants applicable to the Partnership and its subsidiaries, the most restrictive relating to additional indebtedness and restricted payments. As of October 31, 2018 , the Partnership is in compliance with all requirements, tests, limitations and covenants related to these debt agreements.

Net Earnings (Loss) Per Common

Net Earnings (Loss) Per Common Unitholders' Interest	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Earning Per Common Unitholders' Interest	Net earnings (loss) per common unit Below is a calculation of the basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per common unit in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the periods indicated. Ferrellgas calculates net earnings (loss) per common unit for each period presented according to distributions declared and participation rights in undistributed earnings, as if all of the earnings or loss for the period had been distributed according to the incentive distribution rights in the Ferrellgas partnership agreement. Due to the seasonality of the propane business, the dilutive effect of the two-class method typically impacts only the three months ending January 31. In periods with undistributed earnings above certain levels, the calculation according to the two-class method results in an increased allocation of undistributed earnings to the general partner and a dilution of the earnings to the limited partners as follows: Ratio of total distributions payable to: Quarterly distribution per common unit Common unitholder General partner $0.56 to $0.63 86.9 % 13.1 % $0.64 to $0.82 76.8 % 23.2 % $0.83 and above 51.5 % 48.5 % There was no dilutive effect resulting from this method based on basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per common unit for the three months ended October 31, 2018 or 2017 . In periods with net losses, the allocation of the net losses to the limited partners and the general partner will be determined based on the same allocation basis specified in Ferrellgas Partners’ partnership agreement that would apply to periods in which there were no undistributed earnings. Additionally, there are no dilutive securities in periods with net losses. For the three months ended October 31, 2018 2017 (in thousands, except per common unit amounts) Common unitholders’ interest in net loss $ (56,445 ) $ (47,436 ) Weighted average common units outstanding - basic and diluted 97,152.7 97,152.7 Basic and diluted net loss per common unit $ (0.58 ) $ (0.49 )

Segment Reporting Segment Repor

Segment Reporting Segment Reporting	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting Disclosure	Segment reporting As of October 31, 2018 , Ferrellgas has one reportable operating segment: propane operations and related equipment sales. All remaining activities are included in Corporate and other. Following is a summary of segment information for the three months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017 : Three months ended October 31, 2018 Propane operations and related equipment sales Corporate and other Total Segment revenues $ 352,309 $ — $ 352,309 Direct costs (1) 323,594 10,874 334,468 Adjusted EBITDA $ 28,715 $ (10,874 ) $ 17,841 Three months ended October 31, 2017 Propane operations and related equipment sales Corporate and other Total Segment revenues $ 333,895 $ 120,760 $ 454,655 Direct costs (1) 303,329 125,110 428,439 Adjusted EBITDA $ 30,566 $ (4,350 ) $ 26,216 (1) Direct costs are comprised of "cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales", "cost of sales- midstream operations", "cost of sales-other", "operating expense", "general and administrative expense", and "equipment lease expense" less "severance charge", "legal fees and settlements", "unrealized (non-cash) losses on changes in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments" and "multi-employer pension plan withdrawal settlement". Following is a reconciliation of Ferrellgas' total segment performance measure to condensed consolidated net loss: Three months ended October 31, 2018 2017 Net loss attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. $ (57,015 ) $ (47,915 ) Income tax expense 158 377 Interest expense 43,878 40,807 Depreciation and amortization expense 18,992 25,732 EBITDA 6,013 19,001 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 2,748 3,962 Loss on asset sales and disposals 4,504 895 Other income, net (19 ) (511 ) Severance costs — 1,663 Legal fees and settlements 3,564 — Unrealized (non-cash) loss on changes in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments — 1,607 Multi-employer pension plan withdrawal settlement 1,524 — Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest (493 ) (401 ) Adjusted EBITDA $ 17,841 $ 26,216 Following are total assets by segment: Assets October 31, 2018 July 31, 2018 Propane operations and related equipment sales $ 1,238,171 $ 1,196,084 Corporate and other 105,619 167,197 Total consolidated assets $ 1,343,790 $ 1,363,281 Following are capital expenditures by segment: Three months ended October 31, 2018 Propane operations and related equipment sales Corporate and other Total Capital expenditures: Maintenance $ 4,880 $ 360 $ 5,240 Growth 16,384 — 16,384 Total $ 21,264 $ 360 $ 21,624 Three months ended October 31, 2017 Propane operations and related equipment sales Corporate and other Total Capital expenditures: Maintenance $ 8,351 $ 242 $ 8,593 Growth 9,688 664 10,352 Total $ 18,039 $ 906 $ 18,945
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Segment Reporting Disclosure	Segment reporting As of October 31, 2018 , Ferrellgas, L.P. has one reportable operating segment: propane operations and related equipment sales. All remaining activities are included in Corporate and other. Following is a summary of segment information for the three months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017 : Three months ended October 31, 2018 Propane operations and related equipment sales Corporate and other Total Segment revenues $ 352,309 $ — $ 352,309 Direct costs (1) 323,594 10,870 334,464 Adjusted EBITDA $ 28,715 $ (10,870 ) $ 17,845 Three months ended October 31, 2017 Propane operations and related equipment sales Corporate and other Total Segment revenues $ 333,895 $ 120,760 $ 454,655 Direct costs (1) 303,329 125,110 428,439 Adjusted EBITDA $ 30,566 $ (4,350 ) $ 26,216 (1) Direct costs are comprised of "cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales", "cost of sales- midstream operations", "cost of sales-other", "operating expense", "general and administrative expense", and "equipment lease expense" less "severance charge", "legal fees and settlements", "unrealized (non-cash) losses on changes in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments" and "multi-employer pension plan withdrawal settlement". Following is a reconciliation of Ferrellgas, L.P.'s total segment performance measure to condensed consolidated net loss: Three months ended October 31, 2018 2017 Net loss $ (48,814 ) $ (39,699 ) Income tax expense 151 371 Interest expense 35,195 32,196 Depreciation and amortization expense 18,992 25,732 EBITDA 5,524 18,600 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 2,748 3,962 Loss on asset sales and disposals 4,504 895 Other income, net (19 ) (511 ) Severance costs — 1,663 Legal fees and settlements 3,564 — Unrealized (non-cash) loss on changes in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments — 1,607 Multi-employer pension plan withdrawal settlement 1,524 — Adjusted EBITDA $ 17,845 $ 26,216 Following are total assets by segment: Assets October 31, 2018 July 31, 2018 Propane operations and related equipment sales $ 1,238,171 $ 1,196,084 Corporate and other 105,461 167,162 Total consolidated assets $ 1,343,632 $ 1,363,246 Following are capital expenditures by segment: Three months ended October 31, 2018 Propane operations and related equipment sales Corporate and other Total Capital expenditures: Maintenance $ 4,880 $ 360 $ 5,240 Growth 16,384 — 16,384 Total $ 21,264 $ 360 $ 21,624 Three months ended October 31, 2017 Propane operations and related equipment sales Corporate and other Total Capital expenditures: Maintenance $ 8,351 $ 242 $ 8,593 Growth 9,688 664 10,352 Total $ 18,039 $ 906 $ 18,945

Guarantor financial information

Guarantor financial information	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2017
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Guarantor financial information	Guarantor financial information The $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.75% senior notes due 2023 co-issued by Ferrellgas, L.P. and Ferrellgas Finance Corp. are fully and unconditionally and jointly and severally guaranteed by all of Ferrellgas, L.P.’s 100% owned subsidiaries except: (i) Ferrellgas Finance Corp; (ii) certain special purposes subsidiaries formed for use in connection with our accounts receivable securitization; and (iii) foreign subsidiaries. Guarantees of these senior notes will be released under certain circumstances, including (i) in connection with any sale or other disposition of (a) all or substantially all of the assets of a guarantor or (b) all of the capital stock of such guarantor (including by way of merger or consolidation), in each case, to a person that is not Ferrellgas, L.P. or a restricted subsidiary of Ferrellgas, L.P., (ii) if Ferrellgas, L.P. designates any restricted subsidiary that is a guarantor as an unrestricted subsidiary, (iii) upon defeasance or discharge of the notes, (iv) upon the liquidation or dissolution of such guarantor, or (v) at such time as such guarantor ceases to guarantee any other indebtedness of either of the issuers and any other guarantor. The guarantor financial information discloses in separate columns the financial position, results of operations and the cash flows of Ferrellgas, L.P. (Parent), Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (co-issuer), Ferrellgas, L.P.’s guarantor subsidiaries on a combined basis, and Ferrellgas, L.P.’s non-guarantor subsidiaries on a combined basis. The dates and the periods presented in the guarantor financial information are consistent with the periods presented in Ferrellgas, L.P.’s condensed consolidated financial statements. FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) As of October 31, 2018 Ferrellgas, L.P. (Parent and Co-Issuer) Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (Co-Issuer) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 62,786 $ 1 $ 306 $ — $ — $ 63,093 Accounts and notes receivable, net (3,710 ) — 263 139,636 — 136,189 Intercompany receivables (8,469 ) — — — 8,469 — Inventories 106,560 — — — — 106,560 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 31,491 — 2,446 3 — 33,940 Total current assets 188,658 1 3,015 139,639 8,469 339,782 Property, plant and equipment, net 566,044 — 34 — — 566,078 Goodwill, net 247,478 — — — — 247,478 Intangible assets, net 117,452 — — — — 117,452 Intercompany receivables — — — — — — Investments in consolidated subsidiaries 59,917 — — — (59,917 ) — Other assets, net 68,850 — 2,875 1,117 — 72,842 Total assets $ 1,248,399 $ 1 $ 5,924 $ 140,756 $ (51,448 ) $ 1,343,632 LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT) Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 59,552 $ — $ — $ 112 $ — $ 59,664 Short-term borrowings — — — — — — Collateralized note payable — — — 90,000 — 90,000 Intercompany payables — — (192 ) (8,277 ) 8,469 — Other current liabilities 169,282 — 2,660 2,394 — 174,336 Total current liabilities 228,834 — 2,468 84,229 8,469 324,000 Long-term debt 1,729,724 — — — — 1,729,724 Other liabilities 38,587 — 67 — — 38,654 Contingencies and commitments Partners' capital (deficit): Partners' equity (756,892 ) 1 3,389 56,527 (59,917 ) (756,892 ) Accumulated other comprehensive income 8,146 — — — — 8,146 Total partners' capital (deficit) (748,746 ) 1 3,389 56,527 (59,917 ) (748,746 ) Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit) $ 1,248,399 $ 1 $ 5,924 $ 140,756 $ (51,448 ) $ 1,343,632 FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) As of July 31, 2018 Ferrellgas, L.P. (Parent and Co-Issuer) Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (Co-Issuer) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 119,133 $ 1 $ 174 $ — $ — $ 119,308 Accounts and notes receivable, net (3,420 ) — 9,395 120,079 — 126,054 Intercompany receivables 15,660 — — — (15,660 ) — Inventories 83,694 — — — — 83,694 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 34,050 — 775 5 — 34,830 Total current assets 249,117 1 10,344 120,084 (15,660 ) 363,886 Property, plant and equipment, net 557,689 — 34 — — 557,723 Goodwill, net 246,098 — — — — 246,098 Intangible assets, net 120,951 — — — — 120,951 Intercompany receivables — — — — — — Investments in consolidated subsidiaries 59,937 — — — (59,937 ) — Other assets, net 63,411 — 9,961 1,216 — 74,588 Total assets $ 1,297,203 $ 1 $ 20,339 $ 121,300 $ (75,597 ) $ 1,363,246 LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT) Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 45,171 $ — $ 1,547 $ 102 $ — $ 46,820 Short-term borrowings 32,800 — — — — 32,800 Collateralized note payable — — — 58,000 — 58,000 Intercompany payables — — (143 ) 15,803 (15,660 ) — Other current liabilities 131,702 — 6,036 353 — 138,091 Total current liabilities 209,673 — 7,440 74,258 (15,660 ) 275,711 Long-term debt 1,728,137 — — — — 1,728,137 Other liabilities 39,471 — 5 — — 39,476 Contingencies and commitments Partners' capital (deficit): Partners' equity (700,811 ) 1 12,894 47,042 (59,937 ) (700,811 ) Accumulated other comprehensive income 20,733 — — — — 20,733 Total partners' capital (deficit) (680,078 ) 1 12,894 47,042 (59,937 ) (680,078 ) Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit) $ 1,297,203 $ 1 $ 20,339 $ 121,300 $ (75,597 ) $ 1,363,246 FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands) For the three months ended October 31, 2018 Ferrellgas, L.P. (Parent and Co-Issuer) Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (Co-Issuer) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues: Propane and other gas liquids sales $ 334,966 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 334,966 Other 17,343 — — — — 17,343 Total revenues 352,309 — — — — 352,309 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales 204,136 — — — — 204,136 Cost of sales - other 3,047 — — — — 3,047 Operating expense 110,331 — — 1,017 (1,017 ) 110,331 Depreciation and amortization expense 18,881 — — 111 — 18,992 General and administrative expense 14,173 2 — — — 14,175 Equipment lease expense 7,863 — — — — 7,863 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 2,748 — — — — 2,748 Loss on asset sales and disposals 1,996 — 2,508 — — 4,504 Operating loss (10,866 ) (2 ) (2,508 ) (1,128 ) 1,017 (13,487 ) Interest expense (34,348 ) — — (847 ) — (35,195 ) Other income, net 19 — — 2,203 (2,203 ) 19 Earnings (loss) before income taxes (45,195 ) (2 ) (2,508 ) 228 (1,186 ) (48,663 ) Income tax expense 151 — — — — 151 Equity in earnings of subsidiary (2,282 ) — — — 2,282 — Net earnings (loss) (47,628 ) (2 ) (2,508 ) 228 1,096 (48,814 ) Other comprehensive loss (12,587 ) — — — — (12,587 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ (60,215 ) $ (2 ) $ (2,508 ) $ 228 $ 1,096 $ (61,401 ) FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands) For the three months ended October 31, 2017 Ferrellgas, L.P. (Parent and Co-Issuer) Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (Co-Issuer) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues: Propane and other gas liquids sales $ 302,117 $ — $ 641 $ — $ — $ 302,758 Midstream operations — — 120,760 — — 120,760 Other 16,677 — 14,460 — — 31,137 Total revenues 318,794 — 135,861 — — 454,655 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales 178,819 — 696 — — 179,515 Cost of sales - midstream operations — — 108,125 — — 108,125 Cost of sales - other 2,709 — 10,993 — — 13,702 Operating expense 101,232 — 9,263 1,182 (1,215 ) 110,462 Depreciation and amortization expense 18,347 — 7,313 72 — 25,732 General and administrative expense 10,755 2 2,407 — — 13,164 Equipment lease expense 6,648 — 93 — — 6,741 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 3,962 — — — — 3,962 Loss on asset sales and disposals 908 — (13 ) — — 895 Operating loss (4,586 ) (2 ) (3,016 ) (1,254 ) 1,215 (7,643 ) Interest expense (20,394 ) — (11,185 ) (617 ) — (32,196 ) Other income, net 215 — 296 1,215 (1,215 ) 511 Loss before income taxes (24,765 ) (2 ) (13,905 ) (656 ) — (39,328 ) Income tax expense (benefit) (10 ) — 381 — — 371 Equity in loss of subsidiary (14,944 ) — — — 14,944 — Net loss (39,699 ) (2 ) (14,286 ) (656 ) 14,944 (39,699 ) Other comprehensive income 18,500 — — — — 18,500 Comprehensive loss $ (21,199 ) $ (2 ) $ (14,286 ) $ (656 ) $ 14,944 $ (21,199 ) FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) For the three months ended October 31, 2018 Ferrellgas, L.P. (Parent and Co-Issuer) Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (Co-Issuer) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 11,666 $ (2 ) $ 19,961 $ (17,231 ) $ (32,000 ) $ (17,606 ) Cash flows from investing activities: Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (4,625 ) — — — — (4,625 ) Capital expenditures (23,433 ) — — — — (23,433 ) Proceeds from sale of assets 1,061 — — — — 1,061 Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable — — — 242,912 (242,912 ) — Cash remitted to Ferrellgas, L.P. for accounts receivable — — — (274,912 ) 274,912 — Net changes in advances with consolidated entities 2,585 — — — (2,585 ) — Other (292 ) — — — — (292 ) Net cash used in investing activities (24,704 ) — — (32,000 ) 29,415 (27,289 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Distributions (10,015 ) — — — — (10,015 ) Payments on long-term debt (281 ) — — — — (281 ) Net reductions in short-term borrowings (32,800 ) — — — — (32,800 ) Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings — — — 32,000 — 32,000 Net changes in advances with parent — 2 (19,829 ) 17,242 2,585 — Cash paid for financing costs (213 ) — — (11 ) — (224 ) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (43,309 ) 2 (19,829 ) 49,231 2,585 (11,320 ) Net change in cash and cash equivalents (56,347 ) — 132 — — (56,215 ) Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year 119,133 1 174 — — 119,308 Cash and cash equivalents - end of year $ 62,786 $ 1 $ 306 $ — $ — $ 63,093 FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) For the three months ended October 31, 2017 Ferrellgas, L.P. (Parent and Co-Issuer) Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (Co-Issuer) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 23,305 $ (2 ) $ (22,294 ) $ 25,981 $ (19,000 ) $ 7,990 Cash flows from investing activities: Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (13,867 ) — — — — (13,867 ) Capital expenditures (19,429 ) — (725 ) — — (20,154 ) Proceeds from sale of assets 1,208 — — — — 1,208 Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable — — — 203,291 (203,291 ) — Cash remitted to Ferrellgas, L.P. for accounts receivable — — — (222,291 ) 222,291 — Net changes in advances with consolidated entities 3,088 — — — (3,088 ) — Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (29,000 ) — (725 ) (19,000 ) 15,912 (32,813 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Distributions (9,913 ) — — — — (9,913 ) Proceeds from increase in long-term debt 23,580 — — — — 23,580 Payments on long-term debt (281 ) — — — — (281 ) Net reductions in short-term borrowings (5,879 ) — — — — (5,879 ) Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings — — — 19,000 — 19,000 Net changes in advances with parent — 2 22,891 (25,981 ) 3,088 — Cash paid for financing costs (287 ) — — — — (287 ) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 7,220 2 22,891 (6,981 ) 3,088 26,220 Net change in cash and cash equivalents 1,525 — (128 ) — — 1,397 Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year 5,327 1 373 — — 5,701 Cash and cash equivalents - end of year $ 6,852 $ 1 $ 245 $ — $ — $ 7,098

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018
Subsequent Events	Subsequent events Ferrellgas evaluated events and transactions occurring after the balance sheet date through the date Ferrellgas' condensed consolidated financial statements were issued and concluded that there were no events or transactions occurring during this period that require recognition or disclosure in its condensed consolidated financial statements.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Subsequent Events	Subsequent events Ferrellgas, L.P. evaluated events and transactions occurring after the balance sheet date through the date Ferrellgas, L.P.'s condensed consolidated financial statements were issued and concluded that there were no events or transactions occurring during this period that require recognition or disclosure in its condensed consolidated financial statements.

Summary Of Significant Accoun_2

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Accounting estimates	Accounting estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Significant estimates impacting the consolidated financial statements include accruals that have been established for contingent liabilities, pending claims and legal actions arising in the normal course of business, useful lives of property, plant and equipment assets, residual values of tanks, capitalization of customer tank installation costs, amortization methods of intangible assets, valuation methods used to value sales returns and allowances, allowance for doubtful accounts, fair value of reporting units, recoverability of long-lived assets, assumptions used to value business combinations, fair values of derivative contracts and stock-based compensation calculations.
New Accounting Pronouncements	New accounting standards: FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-09 In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standard Update ("ASU") 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2014-09”). The issuance is part of a joint effort by the FASB and the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") to enhance financial reporting by creating common revenue recognition guidance for U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and, thereby, improving the consistency of requirements, comparability of practices and usefulness of disclosures. Upon adoption, Ferrellgas applied ASU 2014-09 only to contracts that were not completed, referred to as open contracts. Ferrellgas adopted ASU 2014-09 beginning on August 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method. This method requires that the cumulative effect of initially applying ASU 2014-09 be recognized in partner’s deficit at the date of adoption, August 1, 2018. ASU 2014-09 has not materially impacted Ferrellgas’ consolidated financial statements, and as a result there was no cumulative effect to record as of the date of adoption. Results for reporting periods beginning after August 1, 2018 are presented under ASU 2014-09, while amounts reported for prior periods have not been adjusted and continue to be reported under accounting standards in effect for those periods. See Note G - Revenue from contracts with customers for additional information related to revenues and contract costs, including qualitative and quantitative disclosures required under ASU 2014-09. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2016-02 In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Ferrellgas is currently evaluating the impact of its pending adoption of ASU 2016-02 on the consolidated financial statements. Ferrellgas has formed an implementation team, completed training on the new standard, and is working on its implementation process for the new standard. Ferrellgas believes that the adoption of this standard, which will be effective for Ferrellgas August 1, 2019, will result in material increases to right of use assets and lease liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2016-13 In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326) which requires financial assets measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Entities will apply the standard's provisions as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is adopted. Ferrellgas is currently evaluating the impact of its pending adoption of this standard on the consolidated financial statements. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2017-12 In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, Financial Instruments - Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) - Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities which is intended to improve the financial reporting for hedging relationships to better portray the economic results of an entity's risk management activities in its financial statements. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Ferrellgas is currently evaluating the impact of its pending adoption of this standard on the consolidated financial statements. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2018-15 In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer's Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement that is a Service Contract which is intended to clarify the accounting for implementation costs related to a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Ferrellgas is currently evaluating the impact of its pending adoption of this standard on the consolidated financial statements.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Accounting estimates	Accounting estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Significant estimates impacting the consolidated financial statements include accruals that have been established for contingent liabilities, pending claims and legal actions arising in the normal course of business, useful lives of property, plant and equipment assets, residual values of tanks, capitalization of customer tank installation costs, amortization methods of intangible assets, valuation methods used to value sales returns and allowances, allowance for doubtful accounts, fair value of reporting units, recoverability of long-lived assets, assumptions used to value business combinations, fair values of derivative contracts and stock-based compensation calculations.
New Accounting Pronouncements	New accounting standards: FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-09 In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standard Update ("ASU") 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2014-09”). The issuance is part of a joint effort by the FASB and the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") to enhance financial reporting by creating common revenue recognition guidance for U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and, thereby, improving the consistency of requirements, comparability of practices and usefulness of disclosures. Upon adoption, Ferrellgas, L.P. applied ASU 2014-09 only to contracts that were not completed, referred to as open contracts. Ferrellgas, L.P. adopted ASU 2014-09 beginning on August 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method. This method requires that the cumulative effect of initially applying ASU 2014-09 be recognized in partner’s deficit at the date of adoption, August 1, 2018. ASU 2014-09 has not materially impacted Ferrellgas, L.P.’s consolidated financial statements, and as a result there was no cumulative effect to record as of the date of adoption. Results for reporting periods beginning after August 1, 2018 are presented under ASU 2014-09, while amounts reported for prior periods have not been adjusted and continue to be reported under accounting standards in effect for those periods. See Note G - Revenue from contracts with customers for additional information related to revenues and contract costs, including qualitative and quantitative disclosures required under ASU 2014-09. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2016-02 In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Ferrellgas, L.P. is currently evaluating the impact of its pending adoption of ASU 2016-02 on the consolidated financial statements. Ferrellgas, L.P. has formed an implementation team, completed training on the new standard, and is working on its implementation process for the new standard. Ferrellgas, L.P. believes that the adoption of this standard, which will be effective for Ferrellgas, L.P. August 1, 2019, will result in material increases to right of use assets and lease liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2016-13 In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326) which requires financial assets measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Entities will apply the standard's provisions as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is adopted. Ferrellgas, L.P. is currently evaluating the impact of its pending adoption of this standard on the consolidated financial statements. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2017-12 In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, Financial Instruments - Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) - Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities which is intended to improve the financial reporting for hedging relationships to better portray the economic results of an entity's risk management activities in its financial statements. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Ferrellgas, L.P. is currently evaluating the impact of its pending adoption of this standard on the consolidated financial statements. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2018-15 In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer's Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement that is a Service Contract which is intended to clarify the accounting for implementation costs related to a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Ferrellgas, L.P. is currently evaluating the impact of its pending adoption of this standard on the consolidated financial statements.

Supplemental Financial Statem_2

Supplemental Financial Statement Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018
Schedule of Inventories	Inventories consist of the following: October 31, 2018 July 31, 2018 Propane gas and related products $ 93,195 $ 71,180 Appliances, parts and supplies, and other 13,365 12,514 Inventories $ 106,560 $ 83,694
Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	Other assets, net consist of the following: October 31, 2018 July 31, 2018 Notes receivable, less current portion $ 27,569 $ 27,491 Other 45,273 47,097 Other assets, net $ 72,842 $ 74,588
Other Current Liabilities	Other current liabilities consist of the following: October 31, 2018 July 31, 2018 Accrued interest $ 54,210 $ 22,222 Customer deposits and advances 34,056 22,829 Other 97,702 96,974 Other current liabilities $ 185,968 $ 142,025
Shipping And Handling Expenses	Shipping and handling expenses are classified in the following condensed consolidated statements of operations line items: For the three months ended October 31, 2018 2017 Operating expense $ 47,443 $ 43,314 Depreciation and amortization expense 1,072 1,112 Equipment lease expense 7,519 6,069 Total shipping and handling expenses $ 56,034 $ 50,495
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]	Certain cash flow and significant non-cash activities are presented below: For the three months ended October 31, 2018 2017 Cash paid for: Interest $ 8,930 $ 6,129 Income taxes $ 2 $ 6 Non-cash investing and financing activities: Liabilities incurred in connection with acquisitions $ 1,096 $ 1,232 Change in accruals for property, plant and equipment additions $ (315 ) $ 140
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Schedule of Inventories	Inventories consist of the following: October 31, 2018 July 31, 2018 Propane gas and related products $ 93,195 $ 71,180 Appliances, parts and supplies, and other 13,365 12,514 Inventories $ 106,560 $ 83,694
Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	Other assets, net consist of the following: October 31, 2018 July 31, 2018 Notes receivable, less current portion $ 27,569 $ 27,491 Other 45,273 47,097 Other assets, net $ 72,842 $ 74,588
Other Current Liabilities	Other current liabilities consist of the following: October 31, 2018 July 31, 2018 Accrued interest $ 42,578 $ 18,288 Customer deposits and advances 34,056 22,829 Other 97,702 96,974 Other current liabilities $ 174,336 $ 138,091
Shipping And Handling Expenses	Shipping and handling expenses are classified in the following condensed consolidated statements of operations line items: For the three months ended October 31, 2018 2017 Operating expense $ 47,443 $ 43,314 Depreciation and amortization expense 1,072 1,112 Equipment lease expense 7,519 6,069 Total shipping and handling expenses $ 56,034 $ 50,495
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]	Certain cash flow and significant non-cash activities are presented below: For the three months ended October 31, 2018 2017 Cash paid (refunded) for: Interest $ 8,930 $ 6,129 Income taxes $ (5 ) $ — Non-cash investing and financing activities: Liabilities incurred in connection with acquisitions $ 1,096 $ 1,232 Change in accruals for property, plant and equipment additions $ (315 ) $ 140

Accounts And Notes Receivable_2

Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net And Accounts Receivable Securitization (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018
Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net	Accounts and notes receivable, net consist of the following: October 31, 2018 July 31, 2018 Accounts receivable pledged as collateral $ 137,560 $ 120,079 Accounts receivable 1,191 8,272 Note receivable - current portion 132 132 Other 27 26 Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts (2,721 ) (2,455 ) Accounts and notes receivable, net $ 136,189 $ 126,054
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net	Accounts and notes receivable, net consist of the following: October 31, 2018 July 31, 2018 Accounts receivable pledged as collateral $ 137,560 $ 120,079 Accounts receivable 1,191 8,272 Note receivable - current portion 132 132 Other 27 26 Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts (2,721 ) (2,455 ) Accounts and notes receivable, net $ 136,189 $ 126,054

Partners' Capital (Tables)

Partners' Capital (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018
Schedule of Limited Partners' Capital Account by Class [Table Text Block]	As of October 31, 2018 and July 31, 2018 , Ferrellgas Partners limited partner units, which are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FGP,” were beneficially owned by the following: October 31, 2018 July 31, 2018 Public common unitholders 69,612,939 69,612,939 Ferrell Companies (1) 22,529,361 22,529,361 FCI Trading Corp. (2) 195,686 195,686 Ferrell Propane, Inc. (3) 51,204 51,204 James E. Ferrell (4) 4,763,475 4,763,475
Cash distributions	Ferrellgas Partners has paid the following distributions: For the three months ended October 31, 2018 2017 Public common unitholders $ 6,962 $ 6,961 Ferrell Companies 2,253 2,253 FCI Trading Corp. 20 20 Ferrell Propane, Inc. 5 5 James E. Ferrell 476 476 General partner 98 98 $ 9,814 $ 9,813
Dividends expected to be paid to related parties
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Cash distributions	Ferrellgas, L.P. has paid the following distributions: For the three months ended October 31, 2018 2017 Ferrellgas Partners $ 9,914 $ 9,813 General partner 101 100 $ 10,015 $ 9,913

Revenue from contracts with c_2

Revenue from contracts with customers (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]	Retail revenues result from sales to end use customers, wholesale revenues result from sales to or through resellers and all other revenues include sales of appliances and other materials, other fees charged to customers and equipment rental charges. For the three months ended October 31, 2018 Retail - Sales to End Users $ 217,764 Wholesale - Sales to Resellers 93,944 Other Gas Sales 23,258 Other 17,343 Propane and related equipment revenues $ 352,309
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Table Text Block]	The following table presents the opening and closing balances of our receivables, contract assets, and contract liabilities: October 31, 2018 July 31, 2018 Accounts receivable $ 125,864 $ 119,818 Contract assets $ 13,046 $ 8,691 Contract liabilities Deferred revenue (1) $ 42,880 $ 29,933
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]	Retail revenues result from sales to end use customers, wholesale revenues result from sales to or through resellers and all other revenues include sales of appliances and other materials, other fees charged to customers and equipment rental charges. For the three months ended October 31, 2018 Retail - Sales to End Users $ 217,764 Wholesale - Sales to Resellers 93,944 Other Gas Sales 23,258 Other 17,343 Propane and related equipment revenues $ 352,309
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Table Text Block]	The following table presents the opening and closing balances of our receivables, contract assets, and contract liabilities: October 31, 2018 July 31, 2018 Accounts receivable $ 125,864 $ 119,818 Contract assets $ 13,046 $ 8,691 Contract liabilities Deferred revenue (1) $ 42,880 $ 29,933

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018
Schedule of fair value assets and liabilities	The following table presents Ferrellgas’ financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis for each of the fair value hierarchy levels, including both current and noncurrent portions, as of October 31, 2018 and July 31, 2018 : Asset (Liability) Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets and Liabilities (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Total October 31, 2018: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ 15,302 $ — $ 15,302 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ (7,331 ) $ — $ (7,331 ) July 31, 2018: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ 22,470 $ — $ 22,470 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ (1,910 ) $ — $ (1,910 )
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Schedule of fair value assets and liabilities	The following table presents Ferrellgas, L.P.’s financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis for each of the fair value hierarchy levels, including both current and noncurrent portions, as of October 31, 2018 and July 31, 2018 : Asset (Liability) Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets and Liabilities (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Total October 31, 2018: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ 15,302 $ — $ 15,302 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ (7,331 ) $ — $ (7,331 ) July 31, 2018: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ 22,470 $ — $ 22,470 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ (1,910 ) $ — $ (1,910 )

Derivative Instruments and He_2

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018
Fair Value of Financial Derivatives Balance Sheet Locations	The following tables provide a summary of the fair value of derivatives in Ferrellgas’ condensed consolidated balance sheets as of October 31, 2018 and July 31, 2018 : October 31, 2018 Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Derivative Instrument Location Fair value Location Fair value Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Commodity derivatives-propane Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 12,379 Other current liabilities $ 6,894 Commodity derivatives-propane Other assets, net 2,923 Other liabilities 437 Total $ 15,302 Total $ 7,331 July 31, 2018 Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Derivative Instrument Location Fair value Location Fair value Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Commodity derivatives-propane Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 17,123 Other current liabilities $ 1,832 Commodity derivatives-propane Other assets, net 5,347 Other liabilities 78 Total $ 22,470 Total $ 1,910
Schedule of Derivative Collateral	The following tables provide a summary of cash margin balances as of October 31, 2018 and July 31, 2018 , respectively: October 31, 2018 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 4,265 Other current liabilities $ 6,605 Other assets, net 1,083 Other liabilities 1,778 $ 5,348 $ 8,383 July 31, 2018 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 2,851 Other current liabilities $ 12,308 Other assets, net 927 Other liabilities 4,235 $ 3,778 $ 16,543
Fair Value Hedge Derivative Effect on Earnings	The following table provides a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas' condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017 due to derivatives that were designated as fair value hedging instruments: Amount of Gain Recognized on Derivative Amount of Interest Expense Recognized on Fixed-Rate Debt (Related Hedged Item) Derivative Instrument Location of Amounts Recognized on Derivative For the three months ended October 31, For the three months ended October 31, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Interest rate swap agreements Interest expense $ — $ 138 $ — $ (2,275 )
Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Effect on Comprehensive Income	The following tables provide a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas’ condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017 due to derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments: For the three months ended October 31, 2018 Derivative Instrument Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ (8,154 ) Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ 4,433 $ — $ (8,154 ) $ 4,433 $ — For the three months ended October 31, 2017 Derivative Instrument Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ 22,323 Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ 4,132 $ — Interest rate swap agreements 126 Interest expense (183 ) — $ 22,449 $ 3,949 $ —
Derivatives not Designated as Hedging, Effect on Earnings	The following table provides a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas' condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended October 31, 2017 due to the change in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: For the three months ended October 31, 2017 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Commodity derivatives - crude oil $ (1,390 ) Cost of sales - midstream operations
Changes in Derivative Value Effect on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The changes in derivatives included in AOCI for the three months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017 were as follows: For the three months ended October 31, Gains and losses on derivatives included in AOCI 2018 2017 Beginning balance $ 20,560 $ 14,648 Change in value of risk management commodity derivatives (8,154 ) 22,323 Reclassification of gains on commodity hedges to cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales, net (4,433 ) (4,132 ) Change in value of risk management interest rate derivatives — 126 Reclassification of losses on interest rate hedges to interest expense — 183 Ending balance $ 7,973 $ 33,148
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Fair Value of Financial Derivatives Balance Sheet Locations	The following tables provide a summary of the fair value of derivatives in Ferrellgas, L.P.’s condensed consolidated balance sheets as of October 31, 2018 and July 31, 2018 : October 31, 2018 Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Derivative Instrument Location Fair value Location Fair value Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Commodity derivatives-propane Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 12,379 Other current liabilities $ 6,894 Commodity derivatives-propane Other assets, net 2,923 Other liabilities 437 Total $ 15,302 Total $ 7,331 July 31, 2018 Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Derivative Instrument Location Fair value Location Fair value Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Commodity derivatives-propane Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 17,123 Other current liabilities $ 1,832 Commodity derivatives-propane Other assets, net 5,347 Other liabilities 78 Total $ 22,470 Total $ 1,910
Schedule of Derivative Collateral	The following tables provide a summary of cash margin balances as of October 31, 2018 and July 31, 2018 , respectively: October 31, 2018 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 4,265 Other current liabilities $ 6,605 Other assets, net 1,083 Other liabilities 1,778 $ 5,348 $ 8,383 July 31, 2018 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 2,851 Other current liabilities $ 12,308 Other assets, net 927 Other liabilities 4,235 $ 3,778 $ 16,543
Fair Value Hedge Derivative Effect on Earnings	The following table provides a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas, L.P.’s condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017 due to derivatives that were designated as fair value hedging instruments: Amount of Gain Recognized on Derivative Amount of Interest Expense Recognized on Fixed-Rate Debt (Related Hedged Item) Derivative Instrument Location of Amounts Recognized on Derivative For the three months ended October 31, For the three months ended October 31, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Interest rate swap agreements Interest expense $ — $ 138 $ — $ (2,275 )
Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Effect on Comprehensive Income	The following tables provide a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas, L.P.’s condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017 due to derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments: For the three months ended October 31, 2018 Derivative Instrument Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ (8,154 ) Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ 4,433 $ — $ (8,154 ) $ 4,433 $ — For the three months ended October 31, 2017 Derivative Instrument Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ 22,323 Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ 4,132 $ — Interest rate swap agreements 126 Interest expense (183 ) — $ 22,449 $ 3,949 $ —
Derivatives not Designated as Hedging, Effect on Earnings	The following table provides a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas, L.P.'s condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended October 31, 2017 due to the change in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: For the three months ended October 31, 2017 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Commodity derivatives - crude oil $ (1,390 ) Cost of sales - midstream operations
Changes in Derivative Value Effect on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The changes in derivatives included in AOCI for the three months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017 were as follows: For the three months ended October 31, Gains and losses on derivatives included in AOCI 2018 2017 Beginning balance $ 20,560 $ 14,648 Change in value of risk management commodity derivatives (8,154 ) 22,323 Reclassification of gains on commodity hedges to cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales, net (4,433 ) (4,132 ) Change in value of risk management interest rate derivatives — 126 Reclassification of losses on interest rate hedges to interest expense — 183 Ending balance $ 7,973 $ 33,148

Transactions With Related Par_2

Transactions With Related Parties (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018
Schedule of Transactions With Related Parties	These costs primarily include compensation and benefits paid to employees of the general partner who perform services on Ferrellgas’ behalf and are reported in the condensed consolidated statements of operations as follows: For the three months ended October 31, 2018 2017 Operating expense $ 59,958 $ 57,351 General and administrative expense $ 6,112 $ 7,508
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Schedule of Transactions With Related Parties	These costs primarily include compensation and benefits paid to employees of the general partner who perform services on Ferrellgas, L.P.’s behalf and are reported in the condensed consolidated statements of operations as follows: For the three months ended October 31, 2018 2017 Operating expense $ 59,958 $ 57,351 General and administrative expense $ 6,112 $ 7,508

Net Earnings (Loss) Per Commo_2

Net Earnings (Loss) Per Common Unitholders' Interest (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Distribution Allocation	In periods with undistributed earnings above certain levels, the calculation according to the two-class method results in an increased allocation of undistributed earnings to the general partner and a dilution of the earnings to the limited partners as follows: Ratio of total distributions payable to: Quarterly distribution per common unit Common unitholder General partner $0.56 to $0.63 86.9 % 13.1 % $0.64 to $0.82 76.8 % 23.2 % $0.83 and above 51.5 % 48.5 %
Schedule of Earnings Per Share	Additionally, there are no dilutive securities in periods with net losses. For the three months ended October 31, 2018 2017 (in thousands, except per common unit amounts) Common unitholders’ interest in net loss $ (56,445 ) $ (47,436 ) Weighted average common units outstanding - basic and diluted 97,152.7 97,152.7 Basic and diluted net loss per common unit $ (0.58 ) $ (0.49 )

Segment Reporting Segment Rep_2

Segment Reporting Segment Reporting (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting Information
Reconciliation of Other Significant Reconciling Items from Segments to Consolidated	Following is a reconciliation of Ferrellgas' total segment performance measure to condensed consolidated net loss: Three months ended October 31, 2018 2017 Net loss attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. $ (57,015 ) $ (47,915 ) Income tax expense 158 377 Interest expense 43,878 40,807 Depreciation and amortization expense 18,992 25,732 EBITDA 6,013 19,001 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 2,748 3,962 Loss on asset sales and disposals 4,504 895 Other income, net (19 ) (511 ) Severance costs — 1,663 Legal fees and settlements 3,564 — Unrealized (non-cash) loss on changes in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments — 1,607 Multi-employer pension plan withdrawal settlement 1,524 — Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest (493 ) (401 ) Adjusted EBITDA $ 17,841 $ 26,216
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated	Following are total assets by segment: Assets October 31, 2018 July 31, 2018 Propane operations and related equipment sales $ 1,238,171 $ 1,196,084 Corporate and other 105,619 167,197 Total consolidated assets $ 1,343,790 $ 1,363,281
Profit Measure [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	Following is a summary of segment information for the three months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017 : Three months ended October 31, 2018 Propane operations and related equipment sales Corporate and other Total Segment revenues $ 352,309 $ — $ 352,309 Direct costs (1) 323,594 10,874 334,468 Adjusted EBITDA $ 28,715 $ (10,874 ) $ 17,841 Three months ended October 31, 2017 Propane operations and related equipment sales Corporate and other Total Segment revenues $ 333,895 $ 120,760 $ 454,655 Direct costs (1) 303,329 125,110 428,439 Adjusted EBITDA $ 30,566 $ (4,350 ) $ 26,216 (1) Direct costs are comprised of "cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales", "cost of sales- midstream operations", "cost of sales-other", "operating expense", "general and administrative expense", and "equipment lease expense" less "severance charge", "legal fees and settlements", "unrealized (non-cash) losses on changes in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments" and "multi-employer pension plan withdrawal settlement".
Capital Expenditures [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	Following are capital expenditures by segment: Three months ended October 31, 2018 Propane operations and related equipment sales Corporate and other Total Capital expenditures: Maintenance $ 4,880 $ 360 $ 5,240 Growth 16,384 — 16,384 Total $ 21,264 $ 360 $ 21,624 Three months ended October 31, 2017 Propane operations and related equipment sales Corporate and other Total Capital expenditures: Maintenance $ 8,351 $ 242 $ 8,593 Growth 9,688 664 10,352 Total $ 18,039 $ 906 $ 18,945
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Reconciliation of Other Significant Reconciling Items from Segments to Consolidated	Following is a reconciliation of Ferrellgas, L.P.'s total segment performance measure to condensed consolidated net loss: Three months ended October 31, 2018 2017 Net loss $ (48,814 ) $ (39,699 ) Income tax expense 151 371 Interest expense 35,195 32,196 Depreciation and amortization expense 18,992 25,732 EBITDA 5,524 18,600 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 2,748 3,962 Loss on asset sales and disposals 4,504 895 Other income, net (19 ) (511 ) Severance costs — 1,663 Legal fees and settlements 3,564 — Unrealized (non-cash) loss on changes in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments — 1,607 Multi-employer pension plan withdrawal settlement 1,524 — Adjusted EBITDA $ 17,845 $ 26,216
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated	Following are total assets by segment: Assets October 31, 2018 July 31, 2018 Propane operations and related equipment sales $ 1,238,171 $ 1,196,084 Corporate and other 105,461 167,162 Total consolidated assets $ 1,343,632 $ 1,363,246
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Profit Measure [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	Following is a summary of segment information for the three months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017 : Three months ended October 31, 2018 Propane operations and related equipment sales Corporate and other Total Segment revenues $ 352,309 $ — $ 352,309 Direct costs (1) 323,594 10,870 334,464 Adjusted EBITDA $ 28,715 $ (10,870 ) $ 17,845 Three months ended October 31, 2017 Propane operations and related equipment sales Corporate and other Total Segment revenues $ 333,895 $ 120,760 $ 454,655 Direct costs (1) 303,329 125,110 428,439 Adjusted EBITDA $ 30,566 $ (4,350 ) $ 26,216 (1)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Capital Expenditures [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	Following are capital expenditures by segment: Three months ended October 31, 2018 Propane operations and related equipment sales Corporate and other Total Capital expenditures: Maintenance $ 4,880 $ 360 $ 5,240 Growth 16,384 — 16,384 Total $ 21,264 $ 360 $ 21,624 Three months ended October 31, 2017 Propane operations and related equipment sales Corporate and other Total Capital expenditures: Maintenance $ 8,351 $ 242 $ 8,593 Growth 9,688 664 10,352 Total $ 18,039 $ 906 $ 18,945

Guarantor financial informati_2

Guarantor financial information (Tables) - Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets		FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) As of October 31, 2018 Ferrellgas, L.P. (Parent and Co-Issuer) Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (Co-Issuer) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 62,786 $ 1 $ 306 $ — $ — $ 63,093 Accounts and notes receivable, net (3,710 ) — 263 139,636 — 136,189 Intercompany receivables (8,469 ) — — — 8,469 — Inventories 106,560 — — — — 106,560 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 31,491 — 2,446 3 — 33,940 Total current assets 188,658 1 3,015 139,639 8,469 339,782 Property, plant and equipment, net 566,044 — 34 — — 566,078 Goodwill, net 247,478 — — — — 247,478 Intangible assets, net 117,452 — — — — 117,452 Intercompany receivables — — — — — — Investments in consolidated subsidiaries 59,917 — — — (59,917 ) — Other assets, net 68,850 — 2,875 1,117 — 72,842 Total assets $ 1,248,399 $ 1 $ 5,924 $ 140,756 $ (51,448 ) $ 1,343,632 LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT) Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 59,552 $ — $ — $ 112 $ — $ 59,664 Short-term borrowings — — — — — — Collateralized note payable — — — 90,000 — 90,000 Intercompany payables — — (192 ) (8,277 ) 8,469 — Other current liabilities 169,282 — 2,660 2,394 — 174,336 Total current liabilities 228,834 — 2,468 84,229 8,469 324,000 Long-term debt 1,729,724 — — — — 1,729,724 Other liabilities 38,587 — 67 — — 38,654 Contingencies and commitments Partners' capital (deficit): Partners' equity (756,892 ) 1 3,389 56,527 (59,917 ) (756,892 ) Accumulated other comprehensive income 8,146 — — — — 8,146 Total partners' capital (deficit) (748,746 ) 1 3,389 56,527 (59,917 ) (748,746 ) Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit) $ 1,248,399 $ 1 $ 5,924 $ 140,756 $ (51,448 ) $ 1,343,632 FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) As of July 31, 2018 Ferrellgas, L.P. (Parent and Co-Issuer) Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (Co-Issuer) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 119,133 $ 1 $ 174 $ — $ — $ 119,308 Accounts and notes receivable, net (3,420 ) — 9,395 120,079 — 126,054 Intercompany receivables 15,660 — — — (15,660 ) — Inventories 83,694 — — — — 83,694 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 34,050 — 775 5 — 34,830 Total current assets 249,117 1 10,344 120,084 (15,660 ) 363,886 Property, plant and equipment, net 557,689 — 34 — — 557,723 Goodwill, net 246,098 — — — — 246,098 Intangible assets, net 120,951 — — — — 120,951 Intercompany receivables — — — — — — Investments in consolidated subsidiaries 59,937 — — — (59,937 ) — Other assets, net 63,411 — 9,961 1,216 — 74,588 Total assets $ 1,297,203 $ 1 $ 20,339 $ 121,300 $ (75,597 ) $ 1,363,246 LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT) Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 45,171 $ — $ 1,547 $ 102 $ — $ 46,820 Short-term borrowings 32,800 — — — — 32,800 Collateralized note payable — — — 58,000 — 58,000 Intercompany payables — — (143 ) 15,803 (15,660 ) — Other current liabilities 131,702 — 6,036 353 — 138,091 Total current liabilities 209,673 — 7,440 74,258 (15,660 ) 275,711 Long-term debt 1,728,137 — — — — 1,728,137 Other liabilities 39,471 — 5 — — 39,476 Contingencies and commitments Partners' capital (deficit): Partners' equity (700,811 ) 1 12,894 47,042 (59,937 ) (700,811 ) Accumulated other comprehensive income 20,733 — — — — 20,733 Total partners' capital (deficit) (680,078 ) 1 12,894 47,042 (59,937 ) (680,078 ) Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit) $ 1,297,203 $ 1 $ 20,339 $ 121,300 $ (75,597 ) $ 1,363,246
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings	FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands) For the three months ended October 31, 2018 Ferrellgas, L.P. (Parent and Co-Issuer) Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (Co-Issuer) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues: Propane and other gas liquids sales $ 334,966 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 334,966 Other 17,343 — — — — 17,343 Total revenues 352,309 — — — — 352,309 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales 204,136 — — — — 204,136 Cost of sales - other 3,047 — — — — 3,047 Operating expense 110,331 — — 1,017 (1,017 ) 110,331 Depreciation and amortization expense 18,881 — — 111 — 18,992 General and administrative expense 14,173 2 — — — 14,175 Equipment lease expense 7,863 — — — — 7,863 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 2,748 — — — — 2,748 Loss on asset sales and disposals 1,996 — 2,508 — — 4,504 Operating loss (10,866 ) (2 ) (2,508 ) (1,128 ) 1,017 (13,487 ) Interest expense (34,348 ) — — (847 ) — (35,195 ) Other income, net 19 — — 2,203 (2,203 ) 19 Earnings (loss) before income taxes (45,195 ) (2 ) (2,508 ) 228 (1,186 ) (48,663 ) Income tax expense 151 — — — — 151 Equity in earnings of subsidiary (2,282 ) — — — 2,282 — Net earnings (loss) (47,628 ) (2 ) (2,508 ) 228 1,096 (48,814 ) Other comprehensive loss (12,587 ) — — — — (12,587 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ (60,215 ) $ (2 ) $ (2,508 ) $ 228 $ 1,096 $ (61,401 ) FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands) For the three months ended October 31, 2017 Ferrellgas, L.P. (Parent and Co-Issuer) Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (Co-Issuer) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues: Propane and other gas liquids sales $ 302,117 $ — $ 641 $ — $ — $ 302,758 Midstream operations — — 120,760 — — 120,760 Other 16,677 — 14,460 — — 31,137 Total revenues 318,794 — 135,861 — — 454,655 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales 178,819 — 696 — — 179,515 Cost of sales - midstream operations — — 108,125 — — 108,125 Cost of sales - other 2,709 — 10,993 — — 13,702 Operating expense 101,232 — 9,263 1,182 (1,215 ) 110,462 Depreciation and amortization expense 18,347 — 7,313 72 — 25,732 General and administrative expense 10,755 2 2,407 — — 13,164 Equipment lease expense 6,648 — 93 — — 6,741 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 3,962 — — — — 3,962 Loss on asset sales and disposals 908 — (13 ) — — 895 Operating loss (4,586 ) (2 ) (3,016 ) (1,254 ) 1,215 (7,643 ) Interest expense (20,394 ) — (11,185 ) (617 ) — (32,196 ) Other income, net 215 — 296 1,215 (1,215 ) 511 Loss before income taxes (24,765 ) (2 ) (13,905 ) (656 ) — (39,328 ) Income tax expense (benefit) (10 ) — 381 — — 371 Equity in loss of subsidiary (14,944 ) — — — 14,944 — Net loss (39,699 ) (2 ) (14,286 ) (656 ) 14,944 (39,699 ) Other comprehensive income 18,500 — — — — 18,500 Comprehensive loss $ (21,199 ) $ (2 ) $ (14,286 ) $ (656 ) $ 14,944 $ (21,199 )
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows		FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) For the three months ended October 31, 2018 Ferrellgas, L.P. (Parent and Co-Issuer) Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (Co-Issuer) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 11,666 $ (2 ) $ 19,961 $ (17,231 ) $ (32,000 ) $ (17,606 ) Cash flows from investing activities: Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (4,625 ) — — — — (4,625 ) Capital expenditures (23,433 ) — — — — (23,433 ) Proceeds from sale of assets 1,061 — — — — 1,061 Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable — — — 242,912 (242,912 ) — Cash remitted to Ferrellgas, L.P. for accounts receivable — — — (274,912 ) 274,912 — Net changes in advances with consolidated entities 2,585 — — — (2,585 ) — Other (292 ) — — — — (292 ) Net cash used in investing activities (24,704 ) — — (32,000 ) 29,415 (27,289 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Distributions (10,015 ) — — — — (10,015 ) Payments on long-term debt (281 ) — — — — (281 ) Net reductions in short-term borrowings (32,800 ) — — — — (32,800 ) Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings — — — 32,000 — 32,000 Net changes in advances with parent — 2 (19,829 ) 17,242 2,585 — Cash paid for financing costs (213 ) — — (11 ) — (224 ) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (43,309 ) 2 (19,829 ) 49,231 2,585 (11,320 ) Net change in cash and cash equivalents (56,347 ) — 132 — — (56,215 ) Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year 119,133 1 174 — — 119,308 Cash and cash equivalents - end of year $ 62,786 $ 1 $ 306 $ — $ — $ 63,093 FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) For the three months ended October 31, 2017 Ferrellgas, L.P. (Parent and Co-Issuer) Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (Co-Issuer) Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 23,305 $ (2 ) $ (22,294 ) $ 25,981 $ (19,000 ) $ 7,990 Cash flows from investing activities: Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (13,867 ) — — — — (13,867 ) Capital expenditures (19,429 ) — (725 ) — — (20,154 ) Proceeds from sale of assets 1,208 — — — — 1,208 Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable — — — 203,291 (203,291 ) — Cash remitted to Ferrellgas, L.P. for accounts receivable — — — (222,291 ) 222,291 — Net changes in advances with consolidated entities 3,088 — — — (3,088 ) — Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (29,000 ) — (725 ) (19,000 ) 15,912 (32,813 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Distributions (9,913 ) — — — — (9,913 ) Proceeds from increase in long-term debt 23,580 — — — — 23,580 Payments on long-term debt (281 ) — — — — (281 ) Net reductions in short-term borrowings (5,879 ) — — — — (5,879 ) Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings — — — 19,000 — 19,000 Net changes in advances with parent — 2 22,891 (25,981 ) 3,088 — Cash paid for financing costs (287 ) — — — — (287 ) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 7,220 2 22,891 (6,981 ) 3,088 26,220 Net change in cash and cash equivalents 1,525 — (128 ) — — 1,397 Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year 5,327 1 373 — — 5,701 Cash and cash equivalents - end of year $ 6,852 $ 1 $ 245 $ — $ — $ 7,098

Partnership Organization And _2

Partnership Organization And Formation (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018employeesubsidiaryshares	Jul. 31, 2018shares
Limited partner interest	99.00%
General partner ownership interest	1.00%
Number of entity subsidiaries | subsidiary	2
Equity interest in subsidiary	100.00%
Number of states in which entity operates	50
Corporation formation date	Apr. 19, 1994
Number of employees	0
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Common stock shares outstanding | shares	1,000	1,000
Corporation formation date	Mar. 28, 1996
Number of employees	0
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Limited partner interest	99.00%
General partner ownership interest	1.00%
Equity interest in subsidiary	100.00%
Number of states in which entity operates	50
Number of employees	0
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Common stock shares outstanding | shares	1,000	1,000
Corporation formation date	Jan. 16, 2003
Number of employees	0
Ferrell Companies [Member]
Common stock shares outstanding | shares	22,800,000
Operating Partnership [Member]
General partner ownership interest	1.00%
Ferrellgas [Member]
General partner ownership interest	2.00%

Supplemental Financial Statem_3

Supplemental Financial Statement Information (Narrative) (Details) gal in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018gal
Maximum term of supply procurement contracts	36 months
Net procurement of fixed priced propane in gallons	32
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Maximum term of supply procurement contracts	36 months
Net procurement of fixed priced propane in gallons	32

Supplemental Financial Statem_4

Supplemental Financial Statement Information (Schedule Of Inventories) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2018
Propane gas and related products	$ 93,195	$ 71,180
Appliances, parts and supplies	13,365	12,514
Inventories	106,560	83,694
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Propane gas and related products	93,195	71,180
Appliances, parts and supplies	13,365	12,514
Inventories	$ 106,560	$ 83,694

Supplemental Financial Statem_5

Supplemental Financial Statement Information Supplemental Financial Statement Information (Other Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2018
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Noncurrent	$ 27,569	$ 27,491
Other Assets	45,273	47,097
Other Assets, Noncurrent	72,842	74,588
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Noncurrent	27,569	27,491
Other Assets	45,273	47,097
Other Assets, Noncurrent	$ 72,842	$ 74,588

Supplemental Financial Statem_6

Supplemental Financial Statement Information (Other Current Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2018
Accrued interest	$ 54,210	$ 22,222
Customer deposits and advances	34,056	22,829
Other	97,702	96,974
Other current liabilities	185,968	142,025
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accrued interest	42,578	18,288
Customer deposits and advances	34,056	22,829
Other	97,702	96,974
Other current liabilities	$ 174,336	$ 138,091

Supplemental Financial Statem_7

Supplemental Financial Statement Information (Shipping And Handling Expenses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Shipping and handling expenses	$ 56,034	$ 50,495
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Shipping and handling expenses	56,034	50,495
Operating Expense [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Shipping and handling expenses	47,443	43,314
Operating Expense [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Shipping and handling expenses	47,443	43,314
Depreciation And Amortization Expense [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Shipping and handling expenses	1,072	1,112
Depreciation And Amortization Expense [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Shipping and handling expenses	1,072	1,112
Equipment Lease Expense [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Shipping and handling expenses	7,519	6,069
Equipment Lease Expense [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Shipping and handling expenses	$ 7,519	$ 6,069

Supplemental Financial Statem_8

Supplemental Financial Statement Information Supplemental financial statement information (Significant Cash and Non-Cash Activities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Interest Paid	$ 8,930	$ 6,129
Proceeds from Income Tax Refunds	2
Income Taxes Paid		6
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Value of Liabilities Assumed	1,096	1,232
Change In Capital Expenditures Incurred But Not Yet Paid	(315)	140
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Interest Paid	8,930	6,129
Proceeds from Income Tax Refunds	(5)
Income Taxes Paid		0
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Value of Liabilities Assumed	1,096	1,232
Change In Capital Expenditures Incurred But Not Yet Paid	$ (315)	$ 140

Accounts And Notes Receivable_3

Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net And Accounts Receivable Securitization (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2018
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	$ 137,560,000	$ 120,079,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	137,560,000	120,079,000
Accounts Receivable Securitization [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	137,600,000	120,100,000
Collateralized notes payable	90,000,000	58,000,000
Proceeds from accounts receivable securitization	90,000,000	58,000,000
Available proceeds from additional trade accounts receivable	$ 0	$ 0
Weighted average interest rate on borrowings under accounts receivable securitization	5.30%	5.20%
Accounts Receivable Securitization [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	$ 137,600,000	$ 120,100,000
Collateralized notes payable	90,000,000	58,000,000
Proceeds from accounts receivable securitization	90,000,000	58,000,000
Available proceeds from additional trade accounts receivable	$ 0	$ 0
Weighted average interest rate on borrowings under accounts receivable securitization	5.30%	5.20%

Accounts And Notes Receivable_4

Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net And Accounts Receivable Securitization (Accounts And Notes Receivable) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2018
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	$ 137,560	$ 120,079
Accounts receivable	1,191	8,272
Notes Receivable, Related Parties, Current	132	132
Other	27	26
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts	(2,721)	(2,455)
Accounts and notes receivable, net	136,189	126,054
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	137,560	120,079
Accounts receivable	1,191	8,272
Notes Receivable, Related Parties, Current	132	132
Other	27	26
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts	(2,721)	(2,455)
Accounts and notes receivable, net	$ 136,189	$ 126,054

Debt (Short-Term Borrowings Nar

Debt (Short-Term Borrowings Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2018
Short-term borrowings	$ 0	$ 32,800,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Short-term borrowings	0	32,800,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Short-term borrowings	0	32,800,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Short-term borrowings	$ 0	$ 32,800,000

Debt (Secured Credit Facility N

Debt (Secured Credit Facility Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Available borrowing capacity	$ 11,900,000	$ 17,100,000
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	113,100,000	107,900,000
Short-term borrowings	0	32,800,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Available borrowing capacity	11,900,000	17,100,000
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	113,100,000	107,900,000
Short-term borrowings	0	32,800,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Available borrowing capacity	186,900,000	159,300,000
Short-term borrowings	0	$ 32,800,000
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End		9.75%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Available borrowing capacity	186,900,000	$ 159,300,000
Short-term borrowings	0	$ 32,800,000
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End		9.75%
Two Thousand and Twenty Three Term Loan [Member] | Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured Long-term Debt, Noncurrent	$ 275,000,000	$ 275,000,000
Term Loan, Interest Rate at period end	8.01%	7.86%
Two Thousand and Twenty Three Term Loan [Member] | Secured Debt [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term Loan, Interest Rate at period end	8.01%	7.86%

Debt Debt (Fixed Charge Coverag

Debt Debt (Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018
Required fixed charge coverage ratio	175.00%
Current fixed charge coverage ratio	140.00%
Operating Partnership [Member]
Required fixed charge coverage ratio	175.00%
Current fixed charge coverage ratio	177.00%
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Required fixed charge coverage ratio	175.00%
Current fixed charge coverage ratio	177.00%
Fixed Charge Coverage Covenant [Member]
Debt Instrument, Restrictive Covenants	50
Interest Expense [Member] | Operating Partnership [Member]
Debt Instrument, Restrictive Covenants	1.1
Interest Expense [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Debt Instrument, Restrictive Covenants	1.1
Fixed Rate Eight Point Six Two Five Due Two Thousand Twenty [Member] | Operating Partnership [Member]
Debt Instrument, Restrictive Covenants	2
Fixed Rate Eight Point Six Two Five Due Two Thousand Twenty [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Debt Instrument, Restrictive Covenants	2

Partners' Capital (Narrative) (

Partners' Capital (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2018
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding	97,152,665		97,152,665
General partner ownership interest	1.00%
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
General partner ownership interest	1.00%
JEF Capital Management [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding	4,758,859
Ferrell Resources Holdings, Inc. [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding	4,616
FCI Trading Corp. [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding	195,686		195,686
General Partner [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
General partner ownership interest	2.00%	2.00%
Non-cash contributions	$ 0.1	$ 0.1
General Partner [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
General partner ownership interest	1.0101%	1.0101%
Non-cash contributions	$ 0.1	$ 0.1
Ferrell Propane, Inc [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding	51,204		51,204
Ferrell Companies Beneficial Ownership [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Limited partner ownership interest	23.40%
Ferrell Companies [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Limited partner ownership interest	23.00%

Partners' Capital (Distribution

Partners' Capital (Distributions Paid) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid	$ 9,814	$ 9,813
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid	10,015	9,913
Public Common Unitholders [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid	6,962	6,961
Ferrell Companies [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid	2,253	2,253
FCI Trading Corp. [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid	20	20
Ferrell Propane, Inc [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid	5	5
James E. Ferrell [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid	476	476
Ferrellgas Partners [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid	9,914	9,813
General Partner [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid	98	98
General Partner [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid	$ 101	$ 100

Partners' Capital (Deficit) Par

Partners' Capital (Deficit) Partners' Capital (Limited Partner Units) (Details) - shares	Oct. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2018
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding	97,152,665	97,152,665
Public Common Unitholders [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding	69,612,939	69,612,939
FCI Trading Corp. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding	195,686	195,686
Subsidiary of Common Parent [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding	22,529,361	22,529,361
Ferrell Propane, Inc [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding	51,204	51,204
James E. Ferrell [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding	4,763,475	4,763,475

Revenue from contracts with c_3

Revenue from contracts with customers (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2018
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Billed Contracts Receivable	$ 125,864		$ 119,818
Deferred Revenue, Revenue Recognized	8,700
Contract with Customer, Asset, Net	13,046		8,691
Propane and other gas liquids sales	334,966	$ 302,758
Other	17,343	31,137
Revenue, Net	352,309	454,655
Deferred Revenue	42,880		29,933
Retail Sales to End Users [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Propane and other gas liquids sales	217,764
Whole Sales to Resellers [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Propane and other gas liquids sales	93,944
Other Gas Sales [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Propane and other gas liquids sales	23,258
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Billed Contracts Receivable	125,864		119,818
Deferred Revenue, Revenue Recognized	8,700
Contract with Customer, Asset, Net	13,046		8,691
Propane and other gas liquids sales	334,966	302,758
Other	17,343	31,137
Revenue, Net	352,309	$ 454,655
Deferred Revenue	42,880		$ 29,933
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Retail Sales to End Users [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Propane and other gas liquids sales	217,764
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Whole Sales to Resellers [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Propane and other gas liquids sales	93,944
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Other Gas Sales [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Propane and other gas liquids sales	$ 23,258

Fair Value Measurements Fair Va

Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2018
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 23.6
Increase (Decrease) in Notes Receivables	4
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	1,899.5	$ 1,935.1
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	23.6
Increase (Decrease) in Notes Receivables	4
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	$ 1,572.9	$ 1,591.5

Fair Value Measurements (Assets

Fair Value Measurements (Assets And Liabilities Fair Value Hierarchy) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2018
Propane commodity derivative assets	$ 15,302	$ 22,470
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	(7,331)	(1,910)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Propane commodity derivative assets	15,302	22,470
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	(7,331)	(1,910)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Propane commodity derivative assets	0	0
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Propane commodity derivative assets	0	0
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Propane commodity derivative assets	15,302	22,470
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	(7,331)	(1,910)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Propane commodity derivative assets	15,302	22,470
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	(7,331)	(1,910)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Propane commodity derivative assets	0	0
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Propane commodity derivative assets	0	0
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	$ 0	$ 0

Derivative Instruments and He_3

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Narrative) (Details) MMBbls in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018USD ($)MMBbls	Oct. 31, 2017USD ($)
Reclassification of net gain to earnings during next 12 months	$ 5,500,000
Description of Reclassification of Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss)	0
Number of barrels of propane covered by cash flow hedges | MMBbls	4.2
Derivative amount of credit risk	$ 9,700,000
Derivative net liability position aggregate fair value	0
Gain or loss in earnings related to hedge ineffectiveness	0	$ 0
Reclassifications to earnings resulting from discontinuance of cash flow hedges	0	0
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Reclassification of net gain to earnings during next 12 months	$ 5,500,000
Description of Reclassification of Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss)	0
Number of barrels of propane covered by cash flow hedges | MMBbls	4.2
Derivative amount of credit risk	$ 9,700,000
Derivative net liability position aggregate fair value	0
Gain or loss in earnings related to hedge ineffectiveness	0	0
Reclassifications to earnings resulting from discontinuance of cash flow hedges	$ 0	$ 0

Derivative Instruments and He_4

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Fair Value of Financial Derivatives Balance Sheet Locations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2018
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Propane commodity derivative assets	$ 15,302	$ 22,470
Derivative assets, fair value	15,302	22,470
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	7,331	1,910
Derivative liabilities, fair value	7,331	1,910
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Propane commodity derivative assets	15,302	22,470
Derivative assets, fair value	15,302	22,470
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	7,331	1,910
Derivative liabilities, fair value	7,331	1,910
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Propane commodity derivative assets	12,379	17,123
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Propane commodity derivative assets	12,379	17,123
Other assets, net [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Propane commodity derivative assets	2,923	5,347
Other assets, net [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Propane commodity derivative assets	2,923	5,347
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	6,894	1,832
Other Current Liabilities [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	6,894	1,832
Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	437	78
Other Liabilities [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	$ 437	$ 78

Derivative Instruments and He_5

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Schedule of Derivative Collateral) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2018
Derivative Asset, Fair Value of Collateral	$ 5,348	$ 3,778
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral	8,383	16,543
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value of Collateral	5,348	3,778
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral	8,383	16,543
Other assets, net [Member]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value of Collateral	1,083	927
Other assets, net [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value of Collateral	1,083	927
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value of Collateral	4,265	2,851
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value of Collateral	4,265	2,851
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral	6,605	12,308
Other Current Liabilities [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral	6,605	12,308
Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral	1,778	4,235
Other Liabilities [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral	$ 1,778	$ 4,235

Derivative Instruments and He_6

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Fair Value Hedge Derivative Effect on Earnings) (Details) - Interest Rate Swap [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	$ 0	$ 138
Interest expense recognized on fixed-rate debt	0	(2,275)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	0	138
Interest expense recognized on fixed-rate debt	$ 0	$ (2,275)

Derivative Instruments and He_7

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Effect on Comprehensive Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	$ (8,154)	$ 22,449
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income	4,433	3,949
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	0	0
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	(8,154)	22,449
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income	4,433	3,949
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	0	0
Propane commodity derivatives [Member]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	(8,154)	22,323
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income	4,433	4,132
Propane commodity derivatives [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	(8,154)	22,323
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income	4,433	4,132
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	0	126
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	0	126
Cost of Product Sold [Member] | Propane commodity derivatives [Member]
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income	4,433	4,132
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	0	0
Cost of Product Sold [Member] | Propane commodity derivatives [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income	4,433	4,132
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	$ 0	0
Interest Expense [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income		(183)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net		0
Interest Expense [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income		(183)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net		$ 0

Derivative Instruments and He_8

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Effect on Earnings) (Details) - Midstream - Crude Oil Logistics [Member] - Operating Expense [Member] $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2017USD ($)
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	$ (1,390)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	$ (1,390)

Derivative Instruments and He_9

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Changes in Derivative Value Effect on Other Comprehensive Income Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Beginning balance	$ 8,050		$ 20,510
Change in value of risk management derivatives	(8,154)	$ 22,449
Reclassification of gains and losses on commodity hedges to cost of product sold - propane and other gas liquids sales	(4,433)	(3,949)
Ending balance	8,050
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Beginning balance	8,146		20,733
Change in value of risk management derivatives	(8,154)	22,449
Reclassification of gains and losses on commodity hedges to cost of product sold - propane and other gas liquids sales	(4,433)	(3,949)
Ending balance	8,146
Propane commodity derivatives [Member]
Change in value of risk management derivatives	(8,154)	22,323
Reclassification of gains and losses on commodity hedges to cost of product sold - propane and other gas liquids sales	(4,433)	(4,132)
Propane commodity derivatives [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Change in value of risk management derivatives	(8,154)	22,323
Reclassification of gains and losses on commodity hedges to cost of product sold - propane and other gas liquids sales	(4,433)	(4,132)
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Change in value of risk management derivatives	0	126
Derivative, Net Hedge Ineffectiveness Gain (Loss)	0	183
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Change in value of risk management derivatives	0	126
Derivative, Net Hedge Ineffectiveness Gain (Loss)	0	183
Derivative [Member]
Beginning balance	7,973	33,148	20,560	$ 14,648
Ending balance	7,973	33,148
Derivative [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Beginning balance	7,973	33,148	$ 20,560	$ 14,648
Ending balance	$ 7,973	$ 33,148

Transactions With Related Par_3

Transactions With Related Parties (Narrative) (Details)	Oct. 31, 2018employee
Number of employees	0
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Number of employees	0

Transactions With Related Par_4

Transactions With Related Parties (Schedule Of Transactions With Related Parties) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
General and administrative expense	$ 14,179	$ 13,164
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
General and administrative expense	14,175	13,164
Compensation And Benefits [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Operating expense	59,958	57,351
General and administrative expense	6,112	7,508
Compensation And Benefits [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Operating expense	59,958	57,351
General and administrative expense	$ 6,112	$ 7,508

Contingencies And Commitments (

Contingencies And Commitments (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018
Required fixed charge coverage ratio	175.00%
Current fixed charge coverage ratio	140.00%
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Required fixed charge coverage ratio	175.00%
Debt Instrument, Restrictive Covenants	50
Current fixed charge coverage ratio	140.00%
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Required fixed charge coverage ratio	175.00%
Current fixed charge coverage ratio	177.00%

Net Earnings Per Common Unithol

Net Earnings Per Common Unitholders' Interest Net Earnings (Loss) Per Common Unitholders' Interest (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Dilutive effect on earnings per share	$ 0	$ 0

Net Earnings Per Common Unith_2

Net Earnings Per Common Unitholders' Interest Net Earnings (Loss) Per Common Unitholders' Interest (Earnings Distribution Allocation) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018$ / shares
Upper Range [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Basic, Distributed	$ 0.83
Upper Range [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Allocated Distribution	51.50%
Upper Range [Member] | General Partner [Member]
Allocated Distribution	48.50%
Middle Range [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Basic, Distributed	$ 0.64
Middle Range [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Basic, Distributed	$ 0.82
Middle Range [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Allocated Distribution	76.80%
Middle Range [Member] | General Partner [Member]
Allocated Distribution	23.20%
Lower Range [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Basic, Distributed	$ 0.56
Lower Range [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Basic, Distributed	$ 0.63
Lower Range [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Allocated Distribution	86.90%
Lower Range [Member] | General Partner [Member]
Allocated Distribution	13.10%

Net Earnings (Loss) Per Commo_3

Net Earnings (Loss) Per Common Unitholders' Interest (Schedule of Earnings Per Share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Common unitholders' interest in net earnings	$ (56,445)	$ (47,436)
Weighted average common units outstanding - diluted	97,152,700	97,152,700
Basic and diluted net earnings per common unitholders' interest	$ (0.58)	$ (0.49)

Segment Reporting Segment Rep_3

Segment Reporting Segment Reporting (Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues	$ 352,309	$ 454,655
Costs and Expenses	334,468	428,439
Adjusted EBITDA	17,841	26,216
Propane and related equipment sales [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues	352,309	333,895
Costs and Expenses	323,594	303,329
Adjusted EBITDA	28,715	30,566
Corporate Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues	0	120,760
Costs and Expenses	10,874	125,110
Adjusted EBITDA	(10,874)	(4,350)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues	352,309	454,655
Costs and Expenses	334,464	428,439
Adjusted EBITDA	17,845	26,216
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Propane and related equipment sales [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues	352,309	333,895
Costs and Expenses	323,594	303,329
Adjusted EBITDA	28,715	30,566
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Corporate Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues	0	120,760
Costs and Expenses	10,870	125,110
Adjusted EBITDA	$ (10,870)	$ (4,350)

Segment Reporting Segment Rep_4

Segment Reporting Segment Reporting (Reconciliation of Consolidated EBITDA to Consolidated Net Earnings) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	$ (57,015)	$ (47,915)
Income tax expense (benefit)	158	377
Interest Expense	43,878	40,807
Depreciation and amortization expense	18,992	25,732
EBITDA	6,013	19,001
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Compensation Expense	2,748	3,962
Loss on asset sales and disposals	4,504	895
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)	(19)	(511)
Severance Costs	0	1,663
Legal Fees	3,564	0
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain	0	1,607
Net earnings (loss)	(57,508)	(48,316)
Adjusted EBITDA	17,841	26,216
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net earnings (loss)	(493)	(401)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	(48,814)	(39,699)
Income tax expense (benefit)	151	371
Interest Expense	35,195	32,196
Depreciation and amortization expense	18,992	25,732
EBITDA	5,524	18,600
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Compensation Expense	2,748	3,962
Loss on asset sales and disposals	4,504	895
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)	(19)	(511)
Severance Costs	0	1,663
Legal Fees	3,564	0
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain	0	1,607
Net earnings (loss)	(48,814)	(39,699)
Adjusted EBITDA	17,845	$ 26,216
General Partner [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net earnings (loss)	(570)
General Partner [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net earnings (loss)	$ (493)

Segment Reporting Segment Rep_5

Segment Reporting Segment Reporting (Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	$ 1,343,790	$ 1,363,281
Propane and related equipment sales [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	1,238,171	1,196,084
Corporate Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	105,619	167,197
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	1,343,632	1,363,246
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Propane and related equipment sales [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	1,238,171	1,196,084
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Corporate Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	$ 105,461	$ 167,162

Segment Reporting Segment Rep_6

Segment Reporting Segment Reporting (Schedule of Capital Expenditure Information, by Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	$ 21,624	$ 18,945
Propane and related equipment sales [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	21,264	18,039
Corporate Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	360	906
Maintenance Capital Expenditures [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	5,240	8,593
Maintenance Capital Expenditures [Member] | Propane and related equipment sales [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	4,880	8,351
Maintenance Capital Expenditures [Member] | Corporate Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	360	242
Growth Capital Expenditures [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	16,384	10,352
Growth Capital Expenditures [Member] | Propane and related equipment sales [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	16,384	9,688
Growth Capital Expenditures [Member] | Corporate Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	0	664
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	21,624	18,945
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Propane and related equipment sales [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	21,264	18,039
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Corporate Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	360	906
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Maintenance Capital Expenditures [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	5,240	8,593
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Maintenance Capital Expenditures [Member] | Propane and related equipment sales [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	4,880	8,351
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Maintenance Capital Expenditures [Member] | Corporate Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	360	242
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Growth Capital Expenditures [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	16,384	10,352
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Growth Capital Expenditures [Member] | Propane and related equipment sales [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	16,384	9,688
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Growth Capital Expenditures [Member] | Corporate Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	$ 0	$ 664

Guarantor financial informati_3

Guarantor financial information - Narrative (Details) - Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018USD ($)
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Ownership interest in subsidiaries	100.00%
Fixed Rate Six Point Seven Five Due Two Thousand Twenty Three [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Debt issuance principal amount	$ 500
Debt interest rate	6.75%
Debt maturity year	2,023

Guarantor financial informati_4

Guarantor financial information - Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2017
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 63,188	$ 119,311	$ 7,100	$ 5,760
Accounts and notes receivable	136,189	126,054
Inventories	106,560	83,694
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	34,003	34,862
Total current assets	339,940	363,921
Property, plant and equipment, net	566,078	557,723
Goodwill	247,478	246,098
Intangible assets, net	117,452	120,951
Other assets, net	72,842	74,588
Total assets	1,343,790	1,363,281
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	59,664	46,820
Short-term borrowings	0	32,800
Collateralized note payable	90,000	58,000
Other current liabilities	185,968	142,025
Total current liabilities	335,632	279,645
Long-term debt	2,081,243	2,078,637
Other liabilities	38,654	39,476
Contingencies and commitments
Partners' capital
Partners' equity	(1,104,354)	(1,027,785)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	8,050	20,510
Total partners' capital (deficit)	(1,111,739)	(1,034,477)
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	1,343,790	1,363,281
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	63,093	119,308	7,098	5,701
Accounts and notes receivable	136,189	126,054
Intercompany receivables	0	0
Inventories	106,560	83,694
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	33,940	34,830
Total current assets	339,782	363,886
Property, plant and equipment, net	566,078	557,723
Goodwill	247,478	246,098
Intangible assets, net	117,452	120,951
Intercompany receivables	0	0
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries	0	0
Other assets, net	72,842	74,588
Total assets	1,343,632	1,363,246
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	59,664	46,820
Short-term borrowings	0	32,800
Collateralized note payable	90,000	58,000
Intercompany Payables	0	0
Other current liabilities	174,336	138,091
Total current liabilities	324,000	275,711
Long-term debt	1,729,724	1,728,137
Other liabilities	38,654	39,476
Contingencies and commitments
Partners' capital
Partners' equity	(756,892)	(700,811)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	8,146	20,733
Total partners' capital (deficit)	(748,746)	(680,078)
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	1,343,632	1,363,246
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. (Parent and Co-Issuer) [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	62,786	119,133	6,852	5,327
Accounts and notes receivable	(3,710)	(3,420)
Intercompany receivables	(8,469)	15,660
Inventories	106,560	83,694
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	31,491	34,050
Total current assets	188,658	249,117
Property, plant and equipment, net	566,044	557,689
Goodwill	247,478	246,098
Intangible assets, net	117,452	120,951
Intercompany receivables	0	0
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries	59,917	59,937
Other assets, net	68,850	63,411
Total assets	1,248,399	1,297,203
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	59,552	45,171
Short-term borrowings	0	32,800
Collateralized note payable	0	0
Intercompany Payables	0	0
Other current liabilities	169,282	131,702
Total current liabilities	228,834	209,673
Long-term debt	1,729,724	1,728,137
Other liabilities	38,587	39,471
Partners' capital
Partners' equity	(756,892)	(700,811)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	8,146	20,733
Total partners' capital (deficit)	(748,746)	(680,078)
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	1,248,399	1,297,203
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	306	174	245	373
Accounts and notes receivable	263	9,395
Intercompany receivables	0	0
Inventories	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	2,446	775
Total current assets	3,015	10,344
Property, plant and equipment, net	34	34
Goodwill	0	0
Intangible assets, net	0	0
Intercompany receivables	0	0
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries	0	0
Other assets, net	2,875	9,961
Total assets	5,924	20,339
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	0	1,547
Short-term borrowings	0	0
Collateralized note payable	0	0
Intercompany Payables	(192)	(143)
Other current liabilities	2,660	6,036
Total current liabilities	2,468	7,440
Long-term debt	0	0
Other liabilities	67	5
Partners' capital
Partners' equity	3,389	12,894
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0
Total partners' capital (deficit)	3,389	12,894
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	5,924	20,339
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0
Accounts and notes receivable	139,636	120,079
Intercompany receivables	0	0
Inventories	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	3	5
Total current assets	139,639	120,084
Property, plant and equipment, net	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Intangible assets, net	0	0
Intercompany receivables	0	0
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries	0	0
Other assets, net	1,117	1,216
Total assets	140,756	121,300
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	112	102
Short-term borrowings	0	0
Collateralized note payable	90,000	58,000
Intercompany Payables	(8,277)	15,803
Other current liabilities	2,394	353
Total current liabilities	84,229	74,258
Long-term debt	0	0
Other liabilities	0	0
Partners' capital
Partners' equity	56,527	47,042
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0
Total partners' capital (deficit)	56,527	47,042
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	140,756	121,300
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (Co-Issuer) [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	1	1	1	1
Accounts and notes receivable	0	0
Intercompany receivables	0	0
Inventories	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	0	0
Total current assets	1	1
Property, plant and equipment, net	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Intangible assets, net	0	0
Intercompany receivables	0	0
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries	0	0
Other assets, net	0	0
Total assets	1	1
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	0	0
Short-term borrowings	0	0
Collateralized note payable	0	0
Intercompany Payables	0	0
Other current liabilities	0	0
Total current liabilities	0	0
Long-term debt	0	0
Other liabilities	0	0
Partners' capital
Partners' equity	1	1
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0
Total partners' capital (deficit)	1	1
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	1	1
Eliminations [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	$ 0	$ 0
Accounts and notes receivable	0	0
Intercompany receivables	8,469	(15,660)
Inventories	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	0	0
Total current assets	8,469	(15,660)
Property, plant and equipment, net	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Intangible assets, net	0	0
Intercompany receivables	0	0
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries	(59,917)	(59,937)
Other assets, net	0	0
Total assets	(51,448)	(75,597)
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	0	0
Short-term borrowings	0	0
Collateralized note payable	0	0
Intercompany Payables	8,469	(15,660)
Other current liabilities	0	0
Total current liabilities	8,469	(15,660)
Long-term debt	0	0
Other liabilities	0	0
Partners' capital
Partners' equity	(59,917)	(59,937)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0
Total partners' capital (deficit)	(59,917)	(59,937)
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	$ (51,448)	$ (75,597)

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Guarantor financial information - Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Revenues:
Propane and other gas liquids sales	$ 334,966	$ 302,758
Midstream operations	0	120,760
Other	17,343	31,137
Total revenues	352,309	454,655
Costs and expenses:
Cost of product sold - propane and other gas liquids sales	204,136	179,515
Cost of sales - midstream operations	0	108,125
Cost of product sold - other	3,047	13,702
Operating expense	110,331	110,462
Depreciation and amortization expense	18,992	25,732
General and administrative expense	14,179	13,164
Equipment lease expense	7,863	6,741
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	2,748	3,962
Loss on asset sales and disposals	4,504	895
Operating income (loss)	(13,491)	(7,643)
Interest expense	(43,878)	(40,807)
Other income (expense), net	19	511
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	(57,350)	(47,939)
Income tax expense (benefit)	158	377
Net earnings (loss)	(57,508)	(48,316)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(12,587)	18,500
Comprehensive income (loss)	(70,095)	(29,816)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Revenues:
Propane and other gas liquids sales	334,966	302,758
Midstream operations	0	120,760
Other	17,343	31,137
Total revenues	352,309	454,655
Costs and expenses:
Cost of product sold - propane and other gas liquids sales	204,136	179,515
Cost of sales - midstream operations	0	108,125
Cost of product sold - other	3,047	13,702
Operating expense	110,331	110,462
Depreciation and amortization expense	18,992	25,732
General and administrative expense	14,175	13,164
Equipment lease expense	7,863	6,741
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	2,748	3,962
Loss on asset sales and disposals	4,504	895
Operating income (loss)	(13,487)	(7,643)
Interest expense	(35,195)	(32,196)
Other income (expense), net	19	511
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	(48,663)	(39,328)
Income tax expense (benefit)	151	371
Equity in earnings of subsidiary	0	0
Net earnings (loss)	(48,814)	(39,699)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(12,587)	18,500
Comprehensive income (loss)	(61,401)	(21,199)
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. (Parent and Co-Issuer) [Member]
Revenues:
Propane and other gas liquids sales	334,966	302,117
Midstream operations		0
Other	17,343	16,677
Total revenues	352,309	318,794
Costs and expenses:
Cost of product sold - propane and other gas liquids sales	204,136	178,819
Cost of sales - midstream operations		0
Cost of product sold - other	3,047	2,709
Operating expense	110,331	101,232
Depreciation and amortization expense	18,881	18,347
General and administrative expense	14,173	10,755
Equipment lease expense	7,863	6,648
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	2,748	3,962
Loss on asset sales and disposals	1,996	908
Operating income (loss)	(10,866)	(4,586)
Interest expense	(34,348)	(20,394)
Other income (expense), net	19	215
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	(45,195)	(24,765)
Income tax expense (benefit)	151	(10)
Equity in earnings of subsidiary	(2,282)	(14,944)
Net earnings (loss)	(47,628)	(39,699)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(12,587)	18,500
Comprehensive income (loss)	(60,215)	(21,199)
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Revenues:
Propane and other gas liquids sales	0	641
Midstream operations		120,760
Other	0	14,460
Total revenues	0	135,861
Costs and expenses:
Cost of product sold - propane and other gas liquids sales	0	696
Cost of sales - midstream operations		108,125
Cost of product sold - other	0	10,993
Operating expense	0	9,263
Depreciation and amortization expense	0	7,313
General and administrative expense	0	2,407
Equipment lease expense	0	93
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	0	0
Loss on asset sales and disposals	2,508	(13)
Operating income (loss)	(2,508)	(3,016)
Interest expense	0	(11,185)
Other income (expense), net	0	296
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	(2,508)	(13,905)
Income tax expense (benefit)	0	381
Equity in earnings of subsidiary	0	0
Net earnings (loss)	(2,508)	(14,286)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss)	(2,508)	(14,286)
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Revenues:
Propane and other gas liquids sales	0	0
Midstream operations		0
Other	0	0
Total revenues	0	0
Costs and expenses:
Cost of product sold - propane and other gas liquids sales	0	0
Cost of sales - midstream operations		0
Cost of product sold - other	0	0
Operating expense	1,017	1,182
Depreciation and amortization expense	111	72
General and administrative expense	0	0
Equipment lease expense	0	0
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	0	0
Loss on asset sales and disposals	0	0
Operating income (loss)	(1,128)	(1,254)
Interest expense	(847)	(617)
Other income (expense), net	2,203	1,215
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	228	(656)
Income tax expense (benefit)	0	0
Equity in earnings of subsidiary	0	0
Net earnings (loss)	228	(656)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss)	228	(656)
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (Co-Issuer) [Member]
Revenues:
Propane and other gas liquids sales	0	0
Midstream operations		0
Other	0	0
Total revenues	0	0
Costs and expenses:
Cost of product sold - propane and other gas liquids sales	0	0
Cost of sales - midstream operations		0
Cost of product sold - other	0	0
Operating expense	0	0
Depreciation and amortization expense	0	0
General and administrative expense	2	2
Equipment lease expense	0	0
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	0	0
Loss on asset sales and disposals	0	0
Operating income (loss)	(2)	(2)
Interest expense	0	0
Other income (expense), net	0	0
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	(2)	(2)
Income tax expense (benefit)	0	0
Equity in earnings of subsidiary	0	0
Net earnings (loss)	(2)	(2)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss)	(2)	(2)
Eliminations [Member]
Revenues:
Propane and other gas liquids sales	0	0
Midstream operations		0
Other	0	0
Total revenues	0	0
Costs and expenses:
Cost of product sold - propane and other gas liquids sales	0	0
Cost of sales - midstream operations		0
Cost of product sold - other	0	0
Operating expense	(1,017)	(1,215)
Depreciation and amortization expense	0	0
General and administrative expense	0	0
Equipment lease expense	0	0
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	0	0
Loss on asset sales and disposals	0	0
Operating income (loss)	1,017	1,215
Interest expense	0	0
Other income (expense), net	(2,203)	(1,215)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	(1,186)	0
Income tax expense (benefit)	0	0
Equity in earnings of subsidiary	2,282	14,944
Net earnings (loss)	1,096	14,944
Other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ 1,096	$ 14,944

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Guarantor financial information - Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	$ (17,614)	$ 7,933
Cash flows from investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(4,625)	(13,867)
Capital expenditures	(23,433)	(20,154)
Proceeds from sale of assets	1,061	1,208
Other	292	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(27,289)	(32,813)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions	(9,814)	(9,813)
Proceeds from increase in long-term debt	0	23,580
Payments on long-term debt	(281)	(281)
Net additions to (reductions in) short-term borrowings	(32,800)	(5,879)
Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings	32,000	19,000
Cash paid for financing costs	(224)	(287)
Net cash used in financing activities	(11,220)	26,220
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(56,123)	1,340
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	119,311	5,760
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	63,188	7,100
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	(17,606)	7,990
Cash flows from investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(4,625)	(13,867)
Capital expenditures	(23,433)	(20,154)
Proceeds from sale of assets	1,061	1,208
Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable	0	0
Cash remitted to Ferrellgas, L.P for accounts receivable	0	0
Intercompany loan to affiliate	0	0
Other Investing Activities, Cash Flow Statement	(292)
Other	292	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(27,289)	(32,813)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions	(10,015)	(9,913)
Proceeds from increase in long-term debt	0	23,580
Payments on long-term debt	(281)	(281)
Net additions to (reductions in) short-term borrowings	(32,800)	(5,879)
Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings	32,000	19,000
Net changes in advances with consolidated entities	0	0
Cash paid for financing costs	(224)	(287)
Net cash used in financing activities	(11,320)	26,220
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(56,215)	1,397
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	119,308	5,701
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	63,093	7,098
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. (Parent and Co-Issuer) [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	11,666	23,305
Cash flows from investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(4,625)	(13,867)
Capital expenditures	(23,433)	(19,429)
Proceeds from sale of assets	1,061	1,208
Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable	0	0
Cash remitted to Ferrellgas, L.P for accounts receivable	0	0
Intercompany loan to affiliate	2,585	3,088
Other Investing Activities, Cash Flow Statement	(292)
Net cash used in investing activities	(24,704)	(29,000)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions	(10,015)	(9,913)
Proceeds from increase in long-term debt		23,580
Payments on long-term debt	(281)	(281)
Net additions to (reductions in) short-term borrowings	(32,800)	(5,879)
Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings	0	0
Net changes in advances with consolidated entities	0	0
Cash paid for financing costs	(213)	(287)
Net cash used in financing activities	(43,309)	7,220
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(56,347)	1,525
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	119,133	5,327
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	62,786	6,852
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	19,961	(22,294)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	0	0
Capital expenditures	0	(725)
Proceeds from sale of assets	0	0
Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable	0	0
Cash remitted to Ferrellgas, L.P for accounts receivable	0	0
Intercompany loan to affiliate	0	0
Other Investing Activities, Cash Flow Statement	0
Net cash used in investing activities	0	(725)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions	0	0
Proceeds from increase in long-term debt		0
Payments on long-term debt	0	0
Net additions to (reductions in) short-term borrowings	0	0
Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings	0	0
Net changes in advances with consolidated entities	(19,829)	22,891
Cash paid for financing costs	0	0
Net cash used in financing activities	(19,829)	22,891
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	132	(128)
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	174	373
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	306	245
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	(17,231)	25,981
Cash flows from investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	0	0
Capital expenditures	0	0
Proceeds from sale of assets	0	0
Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable	242,912	203,291
Cash remitted to Ferrellgas, L.P for accounts receivable	(274,912)	(222,291)
Intercompany loan to affiliate	0	0
Other Investing Activities, Cash Flow Statement	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(32,000)	(19,000)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions	0	0
Proceeds from increase in long-term debt		0
Payments on long-term debt	0	0
Net additions to (reductions in) short-term borrowings	0	0
Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings	32,000	19,000
Net changes in advances with consolidated entities	17,242	(25,981)
Cash paid for financing costs	(11)	0
Net cash used in financing activities	49,231	(6,981)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	0	0
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (Co-Issuer) [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	(2)	(2)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	0	0
Capital expenditures	0	0
Proceeds from sale of assets	0	0
Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable	0	0
Cash remitted to Ferrellgas, L.P for accounts receivable	0	0
Intercompany loan to affiliate	0	0
Other Investing Activities, Cash Flow Statement	0
Net cash used in investing activities	0	0
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions	0	0
Proceeds from increase in long-term debt		0
Payments on long-term debt	0	0
Net additions to (reductions in) short-term borrowings	0	0
Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings	0	0
Net changes in advances with consolidated entities	2	2
Cash paid for financing costs	0	0
Net cash used in financing activities	2	2
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	1	1
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	1	1
Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	(32,000)	(19,000)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	0	0
Capital expenditures	0	0
Proceeds from sale of assets	0	0
Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable	(242,912)	(203,291)
Cash remitted to Ferrellgas, L.P for accounts receivable	274,912	222,291
Intercompany loan to affiliate	(2,585)	(3,088)
Other Investing Activities, Cash Flow Statement	0
Net cash used in investing activities	29,415	15,912
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions	0	0
Proceeds from increase in long-term debt		0
Payments on long-term debt	0	0
Net additions to (reductions in) short-term borrowings	0	0
Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings	0	0
Net changes in advances with consolidated entities	2,585	3,088
Cash paid for financing costs	0	0
Net cash used in financing activities	2,585	3,088
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	$ 0	$ 0