Ferrellgas L P (FGP) 10-Q 7 Jun 18 2018 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	May 31, 2018
Entity Registrant Name	FERRELLGAS PARTNERS L P
Entity Central Index Key	922,358
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--07-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Apr. 30, 2018
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,018
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
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	Apr. 30, 2018
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,018
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
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	Apr. 30, 2018
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,018
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
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	Apr. 30, 2018
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,018
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
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 ($)	Apr. 30, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 9,499,000	$ 5,760,000
Accounts and notes receivable, net	202,727,000	165,084,000
Inventories	85,062,000	92,552,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	44,090,000	33,388,000
Total current assets	341,378,000	296,784,000
Property, plant and equipment, net	637,688,000	731,923,000
Goodwill, net	246,098,000	256,103,000
Intangible assets, net	235,318,000	251,102,000
Other assets, net	72,094,000	74,057,000
Total assets	1,532,576,000	1,609,969,000
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	52,472,000	85,561,000
Short-term borrowings	0	59,781,000
Collateralized note payable	104,000,000	69,000,000
Other current liabilities	158,875,000	126,224,000
Total current liabilities	315,347,000	340,566,000
Long-term debt	1,995,608,000	1,995,795,000
Other liabilities	34,225,000	31,118,000
Contingencies and commitments
Partners' capital (deficit)
Limited partner	(758,325,000)	(701,188,000)
General partner	(67,568,000)	(66,991,000)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	17,672,000	14,601,000
Total Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. partners' capital (deficit)	(808,221,000)	(753,578,000)
Noncontrolling interest	(4,383,000)	(3,932,000)
Total partners' capital (deficit)	(812,604,000)	(757,510,000)
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	1,532,576,000	1,609,969,000
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
ASSETS
Cash	1,000	1,000
Current assets:
Total assets	1,000	1,000
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	27,170	25,055
Accumulated deficit	(27,170)	(25,055)
Total stockholder's equity	1,000	1,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	9,491,000	5,701,000
Accounts and notes receivable, net	202,727,000	165,084,000
Inventories	85,062,000	92,552,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	44,059,000	33,426,000
Total current assets	341,339,000	296,763,000
Property, plant and equipment, net	637,688,000	731,923,000
Goodwill, net	246,098,000	256,103,000
Intangible assets, net	235,318,000	251,102,000
Other assets, net	72,094,000	74,057,000
Total assets	1,532,537,000	1,609,948,000
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	52,472,000	85,561,000
Short-term borrowings	0	59,781,000
Collateralized note payable	104,000,000	69,000,000
Other current liabilities	147,243,000	122,016,000
Total current liabilities	303,715,000	336,358,000
Long-term debt	1,646,069,000	1,649,270,000
Other liabilities	34,225,000	31,118,000
Contingencies and commitments
Partners' capital (deficit)
Limited partner	(464,761,000)	(417,467,000)
General partner	(4,577,000)	(4,095,000)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	17,866,000	14,764,000
Total Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. partners' capital (deficit)	(469,338,000)	(421,562,000)
Total partners' capital (deficit)	(451,472,000)	(406,798,000)
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	1,532,537,000	1,609,948,000
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	71,052	67,336
Accumulated deficit	(70,952)	(65,736)
Total stockholder's equity	$ 1,100	$ 2,600

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	$ 182,486	$ 109,407
Intangible assets accumulated amortization	$ 460,011	$ 436,428
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	$ 182,486	$ 109,407
Intangible assets accumulated amortization	$ 460,011	$ 436,428
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		9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Revenues:
Propane and other gas liquids sales	$ 451,302,000	$ 369,437,000	$ 1,346,299,000	$ 1,049,211,000
Midstream operations	22,595,000	126,676,000	260,631,000	331,507,000
Other	41,913,000	41,996,000	118,691,000	116,183,000
Total revenues	515,810,000	538,109,000	1,725,621,000	1,496,901,000
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales	260,419,000	197,487,000	802,852,000	551,728,000
Cost of sales - midstream operations	14,518,000	118,767,000	229,710,000	300,433,000
Cost of sales - other	19,850,000	20,810,000	54,339,000	53,213,000
Operating expense	116,579,000	104,773,000	350,757,000	322,935,000
Depreciation and amortization expense	25,348,000	25,737,000	76,565,000	77,546,000
General and administrative expense	11,678,000	9,978,000	39,733,000	36,526,000
Equipment lease expense	7,133,000	7,270,000	20,828,000	22,035,000
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	2,738,000	4,697,000	10,731,000	11,396,000
Asset Impairment Charges	0	0	10,005,000	0
Loss on asset sales and disposals	6,270,000	2,393,000	46,414,000	8,861,000
Operating income (loss)	51,277,000	46,197,000	83,687,000	112,228,000
Interest expense	(40,375,000)	(39,860,000)	(123,855,000)	(112,107,000)
Other income, net	227,000	162,000	1,422,000	1,433,000
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	11,129,000	6,499,000	(38,746,000)	1,554,000
Income tax expense (benefit)	67,000	(192,000)	282,000	(194,000)
Net earnings (loss)	11,062,000	6,691,000	(39,028,000)	1,748,000
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	201,000	155,000	(131,000)	187,000
Net earnings attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, L.P.	10,861,000	6,536,000	(38,897,000)	1,561,000
Less: General partner's interest in net earnings	109,000	66,000	(389,000)	16,000
Common unitholders' interest in net earnings (loss)	$ 10,752,000	$ 6,470,000	$ (38,508,000)	$ 1,545,000
Basic and diluted net earnings per common unitholders' interest	$ 0.11	$ 0.07	$ (0.40)	$ 0.02
Cash distributions declared per common unit	$ 0.10	$ 0.10	$ 0.30	$ 0.30
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Costs and expenses:
General and administrative expense	$ 1,840	$ 3,225	$ 2,115	$ 3,317
Net earnings (loss)	(1,840)	(3,225)	(2,115)	(3,317)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Revenues:
Propane and other gas liquids sales	451,302,000	369,437,000	1,346,299,000	1,049,211,000
Midstream operations	22,595,000	126,676,000	260,631,000	331,507,000
Other	41,913,000	41,996,000	118,691,000	116,183,000
Total revenues	515,810,000	538,109,000	1,725,621,000	1,496,901,000
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales	260,419,000	197,487,000	802,852,000	551,728,000
Cost of sales - midstream operations	14,518,000	118,767,000	229,710,000	300,433,000
Cost of sales - other	19,850,000	20,810,000	54,339,000	53,213,000
Operating expense	116,579,000	104,773,000	350,757,000	322,935,000
Depreciation and amortization expense	25,348,000	25,737,000	76,565,000	77,546,000
General and administrative expense	11,546,000	9,869,000	39,600,000	36,416,000
Equipment lease expense	7,133,000	7,270,000	20,828,000	22,035,000
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	2,738,000	4,697,000	10,731,000	11,396,000
Asset Impairment Charges	0	0	10,005,000	0
Loss on asset sales and disposals	6,270,000	2,393,000	46,414,000	8,861,000
Operating income (loss)	51,409,000	46,306,000	83,820,000	112,338,000
Interest expense	(31,739,000)	(31,270,000)	(97,993,000)	(95,416,000)
Other income, net	227,000	162,000	1,422,000	1,433,000
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	19,897,000	15,198,000	(12,751,000)	18,355,000
Income tax expense (benefit)	57,000	(197,000)	261,000	(200,000)
Net earnings (loss)	19,840,000	15,395,000	(13,012,000)	18,555,000
Net earnings attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, L.P.	19,840,000	15,395,000	(13,012,000)	18,555,000
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Costs and expenses:
General and administrative expense	0	225	5,216	5,175
Net earnings (loss)	$ 0	$ (225)	$ (5,216)	$ (5,175)

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Net earnings (loss)	$ 11,062	$ 6,691	$ (39,028)	$ 1,748
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in value of risk management derivatives	(159)	(6,496)	23,362	13,904
Reclassification of derivative gains and losses to earnings	(6,568)	(1,933)	(20,260)	2,819
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(6,727)	(8,429)	3,102	16,723
Comprehensive income (loss)	4,335	(1,738)	(35,926)	18,471
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	134	70	(100)	356
Comprehensive income attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, LP	4,201	(1,808)	(35,826)	18,115
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Net earnings (loss)	19,840	15,395	(13,012)	18,555
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in value of risk management derivatives	(159)	(6,496)	23,362	13,904
Reclassification of derivative gains and losses to earnings	(6,568)	(1,933)	(20,260)	2,819
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(6,727)	(8,429)	3,102	16,723
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ 13,113	$ 6,966	$ (9,910)	$ 35,278

Consolidated Statements Of Part

Consolidated Statements Of Partners' Capital (Deficit) - 9 months ended Apr. 30, 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, 2017					97,152,700	989,900
Partners' capital balance at Jul. 31, 2017	$ (757,510)	$ 14,601	$ (753,578)	$ (3,932)	$ (701,188)	$ (66,991)	$ (406,798)	$ 14,764	$ (417,467)	$ (4,095)
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Contributions in connection with non-cash ESOP and stock and unit-based compensation charges	10,731	0	10,623	108	10,517	106	10,731	0	10,623	108
Distributions	(29,899)	0	(29,440)	(459)	(29,146)	(294)	(45,495)	0	(45,036)	(459)
Net loss	(39,028)	0	(38,897)	(131)	$ (38,508)	$ (389)	(13,012)	0	(12,881)	(131)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	3,102	3,071	3,071	31			3,102	3,102	0	0
Partners' capital balance (in units) at Apr. 30, 2018					97,152,700	989,900
Partners' capital balance at Apr. 30, 2018	$ (812,604)	$ 17,672	$ (808,221)	$ (4,383)	$ (758,325)	$ (67,568)	$ (451,472)	$ 17,866	$ (464,761)	$ (4,577)

Consolidated Statements Of Cash

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:
Net earnings (loss)	$ (39,028,000)	$ 1,748,000
Reconciliation of net earnings to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense	76,565,000	77,546,000
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	10,731,000	11,396,000
Non-cash stock-based compensation charge	0	3,298,000
Asset Impairment Charges	10,005,000	0
Loss on asset sales and disposals	46,414,000	8,861,000
Unrealized Gain on Derivatives	(91,000)	(3,888,000)
Provision for doubtful accounts	1,906,000	39,000
Deferred tax expense	423,000	45,000
Other	6,712,000	5,250,000
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from business acquisitions:
Accounts and notes receivable, net of securitization	(46,771,000)	(58,923,000)
Inventories	7,755,000	(2,163,000)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(4,070,000)	12,115,000
Accounts payable	(18,429,000)	18,830,000
Accrued interest expense	31,915,000	34,054,000
Other current liabilities	(1,084,000)	5,053,000
Other assets and liabilities	(4,642,000)	5,070,000
Net cash provided by operating activities	78,311,000	118,331,000
Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(14,862,000)	(3,539,000)
Capital expenditures	(58,961,000)	(35,412,000)
Proceeds from sale of assets	57,802,000	4,721,000
Other	0	(37,000)
Net cash used in investing activities	(16,021,000)	(34,267,000)
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:
Distributions	(29,440,000)	(69,920,000)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	23,580,000	220,354,000
Payments on long-term debt	(1,892,000)	(173,471,000)
Net additions to (reductions in) short-term borrowings	(84,179,000)	(62,902,000)
Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings	35,000,000	27,000,000
Cash paid for financing costs	(1,161,000)	(5,633,000)
Proceeds from (Payments to) Noncontrolling Interests	(459,000)	900,000
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock	0	(15,851,000)
Net cash used in financing activities	(58,551,000)	(79,523,000)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	3,739,000	4,541,000
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	5,760,000	4,965,000
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	9,499,000	9,506,000
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:
Net earnings (loss)	(2,115)	(3,317)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from business acquisitions:
Net cash provided by operating activities	(2,115)	(3,317)
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:
Capital contribution	2,115	3,317
Net cash used in financing activities	2,115	3,317
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)	(13,012,000)	18,555,000
Reconciliation of net earnings to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense	76,565,000	77,546,000
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	10,731,000	11,396,000
Non-cash stock-based compensation charge	0	3,298,000
Asset Impairment Charges	10,005,000	0
Loss on asset sales and disposals	46,414,000	8,861,000
Unrealized Gain on Derivatives	(91,000)	(3,888,000)
Provision for doubtful accounts	1,906,000	39,000
Deferred tax expense	423,000	45,000
Other	3,987,000	4,147,000
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from business acquisitions:
Accounts and notes receivable, net of securitization	(46,771,000)	(58,923,000)
Inventories	7,755,000	(2,163,000)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(4,001,000)	12,111,000
Accounts payable	(18,429,000)	18,830,000
Accrued interest expense	24,217,000	24,428,000
Other current liabilities	(809,000)	5,047,000
Other assets and liabilities	(4,944,000)	5,070,000
Net cash provided by operating activities	93,946,000	124,399,000
Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(14,862,000)	(3,539,000)
Capital expenditures	(58,961,000)	(35,412,000)
Proceeds from sale of assets	57,802,000	4,721,000
Other	0	(37,000)
Net cash used in investing activities	(16,021,000)	(34,267,000)
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:
Distributions	(45,495,000)	(94,413,000)
Contributions from partners	0	167,640,000
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	23,580,000	52,354,000
Payments on long-term debt	(1,892,000)	(173,471,000)
Net additions to (reductions in) short-term borrowings	(84,179,000)	(62,902,000)
Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings	35,000,000	27,000,000
Cash paid for financing costs	(1,149,000)	(2,064,000)
Net cash used in financing activities	(74,135,000)	(85,856,000)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	3,790,000	4,276,000
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	5,701,000	4,890,000
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	9,491,000	9,166,000
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:
Net earnings (loss)	(5,216)	(5,175)
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	(3,716)	(3,675)
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:
Capital contribution	3,716	3,675
Net cash used in financing activities	3,716	3,675
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	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 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 April 30, 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 engaged in the following primary businesses: • Propane operations and related equipment sales consists of the distribution of propane and related equipment and supplies. 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. • Midstream operations consists of crude oil logistics and water solutions. Crude oil logistics primarily generates income by providing crude oil transportation and logistics services on behalf of producers and end-users of crude oil. Water solutions generates income primarily through the operation of salt water disposal wells in the Eagle Ford shale region of south Texas. Due to seasonality, the results of operations for the nine months ended April 30, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year ending July 31, 2018 . 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 2017 .
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 engaged in the following primary businesses: • Propane operations and related equipment sales consists of the distribution of propane and related equipment and supplies. The propane distribution market is seasonal because propane is used primarily for heating in residential and commercial buildings. Ferrellgas, L.P. serves residential, industrial/commercial, portable tank exchange, agricultural, wholesale and other customers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. • Midstream operations consists of crude oil logistics and water solutions. Crude oil logistics primarily generates income by providing crude oil transportation and logistics services on behalf of producers and end-users of crude oil. Water solutions generates income primarily through the operation of salt water disposal wells in the Eagle Ford shale region of south Texas. Due to seasonality, the results of operations for the nine months ended April 30, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year ending July 31, 2018 . 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 2017 .
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	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 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. 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. The new standard will supersede much of the existing authoritative literature for revenue recognition. The standard and related amendments will be effective for Ferrellgas for its annual reporting period beginning August 1, 2018, including interim periods within that reporting period. Entities are allowed to transition to the new standard by either recasting prior periods or recognizing the cumulative effect. Ferrellgas is in the final stages of analyzing the impact of the new guidance using an integrated approach which includes evaluating differences in the amount and timing of revenue recognition from applying the requirements of the new guidance, reviewing its accounting policies and practices, and assessing the need for changes to its processes, accounting systems and design of internal controls. Ferrellgas has completed the assessment of a significant number of its contracts with customers under the new guidance. Although Ferrellgas has not completed its assessment of the impact of the new guidance, it does not expect its adoption will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements. Ferrellgas expects to utilize the modified retrospective transition method, which recognizes the cumulative effect upon adoption, when it adopts the new standard, effective August 1, 2018. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2015-11 In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330) - Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, which requires that inventory within the scope of the guidance be measured at the lower of cost or net realizable value. We adopted ASU 2015-11 effective August 1, 2017. The adoption of this standard did not materially impact our consolidated financial statements. 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 an initial assessment. 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.
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. 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. The new standard will supersede much of the existing authoritative literature for revenue recognition. The standard and related amendments will be effective for Ferrellgas, L.P. for its annual reporting period beginning August 1, 2018, including interim periods within that reporting period. Entities are allowed to transition to the new standard by either recasting prior periods or recognizing the cumulative effect. Ferrellgas, L.P. is in the final stages of analyzing the impact of the new guidance using an integrated approach which includes evaluating differences in the amount and timing of revenue recognition from applying the requirements of the new guidance, reviewing its accounting policies and practices, and assessing the need for changes to its processes, accounting systems and design of internal controls. Ferrellgas, L.P. has completed the assessment of a significant number of its contracts with customers under the new guidance. Although Ferrellgas, L.P. has not completed its assessment of the impact of the new guidance, it does not expect its adoption will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements. Ferrellgas, L.P. expects to utilize the modified retrospective transition method, which recognizes the cumulative effect upon adoption, when it adopts the new standard, effective August 1, 2018. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2015-11 In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330) - Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, which requires that inventory within the scope of the guidance be measured at the lower of cost or net realizable value. We adopted ASU 2015-11 effective August 1, 2017. The adoption of this standard did not materially impact our consolidated financial statements. 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 our 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 an initial assessment. 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.

Supplemental Financial Statemen

Supplemental Financial Statement Information	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018
Supplemental Financial Statement Information	Supplemental financial statement information Inventories consist of the following: April 30, 2018 July 31, 2017 Propane gas and related products $ 58,142 $ 67,049 Appliances, parts and supplies, and other 26,920 25,503 Inventories $ 85,062 $ 92,552 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 April 30, 2018 , Ferrellgas had committed, for supply procurement purposes, to take delivery of approximately 70.7 million gallons of propane at fixed prices. Other assets, net consist of the following: April 30, 2018 July 31, 2017 Notes receivable, less current portion $ 33,962 $ 32,500 Other 38,132 41,557 Other assets, net $ 72,094 $ 74,057 Other current liabilities consist of the following: April 30, 2018 July 31, 2017 Accrued interest $ 50,586 $ 18,671 Customer deposits and advances 18,956 25,541 Other 89,333 82,012 Other current liabilities $ 158,875 $ 126,224 Shipping and handling expenses are classified in the following condensed consolidated statements of operations line items: For the three months ended April 30, For the nine months ended April 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Operating expense $ 48,351 $ 44,309 $ 146,279 $ 134,090 Depreciation and amortization expense 1,340 957 3,575 2,979 Equipment lease expense 6,507 6,564 18,872 19,882 Total shipping and handling expenses $ 56,198 $ 51,830 $ 168,726 $ 156,951 During the quarter ended January 31, 2018 , Ferrellgas committed to a plan to dispose of all of its rail cars utilized in the Midstream operations segment and recognized a loss on assets held for sale of $35.5 million . During the quarter ended April 30, 2018 , Ferrellgas completed the sale of all 1,292 rail cars and received approximately $51.3 million in cash. For the nine months ended April 30, 2018 , "Loss on asset sales and disposals" includes a loss of $36.8 million related to the sale of these rail cars. Proceeds from the transaction were used to reduce outstanding debt on Ferrellgas' secured credit facility. During the quarter ended January 31, 2018, Ferrellgas completed the sale of Bridger Energy, LLC, included in the Midstream operations segment, in exchange for an $8.5 million secured promissory note due in May 2020. For the nine months ended April 30, 2018 , "Loss on asset sales and disposals" includes a loss of $3.8 million related to this sale. "Loss on asset sales and disposals" during the three and nine months ended April 30, 2018 and 2017 consists of: For the three months ended April 30, For the nine months ended April 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Loss on sale of assets classified as held for sale $ 1,237 $ — $ 36,752 $ — Loss on sale of assets and other 5,033 2,393 9,662 8,861 Loss on asset sales and disposals $ 6,270 $ 2,393 $ 46,414 $ 8,861 Certain cash flow and significant non-cash activities are presented below: For the nine months ended April 30, 2018 2017 Cash paid (refunded) for: Interest $ 85,171 $ 73,276 Income taxes $ (458 ) $ 28 Non-cash investing and financing activities: Liabilities incurred in connection with acquisitions $ 1,508 $ 856 Change in accruals for property, plant and equipment additions $ 386 $ (111 )
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Supplemental Financial Statement Information	Supplemental financial statement information Inventories consist of the following: April 30, 2018 July 31, 2017 Propane gas and related products $ 58,142 $ 67,049 Appliances, parts and supplies, and other 26,920 25,503 Inventories $ 85,062 $ 92,552 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 April 30, 2018 , Ferrellgas, L.P. had committed, for supply procurement purposes, to take delivery of approximately 70.7 million gallons of propane at fixed prices. Other assets, net consist of the following: April 30, 2018 July 31, 2017 Notes receivable, less current portion $ 33,962 $ 32,500 Other 38,132 41,557 Other assets, net $ 72,094 $ 74,057 Other current liabilities consist of the following: April 30, 2018 July 31, 2017 Accrued interest $ 38,954 $ 14,737 Customer deposits and advances 18,956 25,541 Other 89,333 81,738 Other current liabilities $ 147,243 $ 122,016 Shipping and handling expenses are classified in the following condensed consolidated statements of operations line items: For the three months ended April 30, For the nine months ended April 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Operating expense $ 48,351 $ 44,309 $ 146,279 $ 134,090 Depreciation and amortization expense 1,340 957 3,575 2,979 Equipment lease expense 6,507 6,564 18,872 19,882 Total shipping and handling expenses $ 56,198 $ 51,830 $ 168,726 $ 156,951 During the quarter ended January 31, 2018 , Ferrellgas, L.P. committed to a plan to dispose of all of its rail cars utilized in the Midstream operations segment and recognized a loss on assets held for sale of $35.5 million . During the quarter ended April 30, 2018 , Ferrellgas, L.P. completed the sale of all 1,292 of these rail cars and received approximately $51.3 million in cash. For the nine months ended April 30, 2018 , "Loss on asset sales and disposals" includes a loss of $36.8 million related to the sale of these rail cars. Proceeds from the transaction were used to reduce outstanding debt on Ferrellgas L.P.'s secured credit facility. During the quarter ended January 31, 2018 , Ferrellgas, L.P. completed the sale of Bridger Energy, LLC, included in the Midstream operations segment, in exchange for an $8.5 million secured promissory note due in May 2020. For the nine months ended April 30, 2018 , "Loss on asset sales and disposals" includes a loss of $3.8 million related to this sale. "Loss on asset sales and disposals" during the three and nine months ended April 30, 2018 and 2017 consists of: For the three months ended April 30, For the nine months ended April 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Loss on sale of assets classified as held for sale $ 1,237 $ — $ 36,752 $ — Loss on sale of assets and other 5,033 2,393 9,662 8,861 Loss on asset sales and disposals $ 6,270 $ 2,393 $ 46,414 $ 8,861 Certain cash flow and significant non-cash activities are presented below: For the nine months ended April 30, 2018 2017 Cash paid (refunded) for: Interest $ 69,775 $ 67,314 Income taxes $ (479 ) $ 23 Non-cash investing and financing activities: Liabilities incurred in connection with acquisitions $ 1,508 $ 856 Change in accruals for property, plant and equipment additions $ 386 $ (111 )

Accounts And Notes Receivable,

Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net And Accounts Receivable Securitization	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018
Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net And Accounts Receivable Securitization	Accounts and notes receivable, net and accounts receivable securitization As discussed further in Note M - Subsequent events, on May 14, 2018, the operating partnership entered into an amendment which extended the maturity date of its accounts receivable securitization facility by three years and increased the maximum borrowing capacity from $225.0 million to $250.0 million . The accounts receivable securitization facility disclosures below pertain to the facility that was in place as of April 30, 2018. Accounts and notes receivable, net consist of the following: April 30, 2018 July 31, 2017 Accounts receivable pledged as collateral $ 182,486 $ 109,407 Accounts receivable 13,131 47,346 Note receivable - current portion 10,000 10,000 Other 232 307 Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts (3,122 ) (1,976 ) Accounts and notes receivable, net $ 202,727 $ 165,084 At April 30, 2018 , $182.5 million of trade accounts receivable were pledged as collateral against $104.0 million of collateralized notes payable due to the commercial paper conduit. At July 31, 2017 , $ 109.4 million of trade accounts receivable were pledged as collateral against $69.0 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 April 30, 2018 , Ferrellgas had received cash proceeds of $104.0 million from trade accounts receivables securitized, with $19.0 million of remaining capacity to receive additional proceeds. As of July 31, 2017 , Ferrellgas had received cash proceeds of $69.0 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 4.2% and 4.0% as of April 30, 2018 and July 31, 2017 , respectively.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net And Accounts Receivable Securitization	Accounts and notes receivable, net and accounts receivable securitization As discussed further in Note M - Subsequent events, on May 14, 2018, Ferrellgas, L.P. entered into an amendment which extended the maturity date of its accounts receivable securitization facility by three years and increased the maximum borrowing capacity from $225.0 million to $250.0 million. The accounts receivable securitization facility disclosures below pertain to the facility that was in place as of April 30, 2018. Accounts and notes receivable, net consist of the following: April 30, 2018 July 31, 2017 Accounts receivable pledged as collateral $ 182,486 $ 109,407 Accounts receivable 13,131 47,346 Note receivable - current portion 10,000 10,000 Other 232 307 Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts (3,122 ) (1,976 ) Accounts and notes receivable, net $ 202,727 $ 165,084 At April 30, 2018 , $182.5 million of trade accounts receivable were pledged as collateral against $104.0 million of collateralized notes payable due to a commercial paper conduit. At July 31, 2017 , $109.4 million of trade accounts receivable were pledged as collateral against $69.0 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 April 30, 2018 , Ferrellgas, L.P. had received cash proceeds of $104.0 million from trade accounts receivables securitized, with $19.0 million of remaining capacity to receive additional proceeds. As of July 31, 2017 , Ferrellgas, L.P. had received cash proceeds of $69.0 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 4.2% and 4.0% as of April 30, 2018 and July 31, 2017 , respectively.

Debt

Debt	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018
Debt	Debt As discussed further in Note M - Subsequent events, on May 4, 2018, the operating partnership entered into a new $575.0 million senior secured credit facility, which replaced the $575.0 million secured credit facility that was scheduled to mature in October 2018. Credit facility disclosures below pertain to the secured credit facility that was in place as of April 30, 2018. Short-term borrowings Ferrellgas classifies as short-term the portion of its secured credit facility borrowings that were used to fund working capital needs and that management intends to pay down within the 12 month period following the balance sheet date. As of April 30, 2018, there were no amounts classified as short-term borrowings because all amounts outstanding were refinanced on May 4, 2018 under the five-year term loan discussed in Note M - Subsequent events. As of July 31, 2017 , $59.8 million was classified as short-term borrowings. For further discussion see the senior secured credit facility section below. 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 its 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. Consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio 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 16 quarter period while below this ratio. As of April 30, 2018 , the ratio was 1.56 x. As a result, the $9.8 million distribution to be paid to common unitholders on June 14, 2018 will be taken from the $50.0 million restricted payment limitation, which after considering the $9.8 million deductions taken as a result of the distributions paid in September 2017, December 2017 and March 2018, leaves $10.8 million for future restricted payments. Unless the indenture governing the outstanding notes is amended or refinanced, if our consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio does not improve to at least 1.75 x and we continue our current quarterly distribution rate of $0.10 per common unit, this covenant will not allow us to make common unit distributions for our quarter ending October 31, 2018 and beyond. Ferrellgas Partners is presently considering potential solutions to cure the limitation on distributions under the consolidated fixed charge covenant ratio related to the outstanding unsecured bonds due in June 2020. The potential solutions, among others, include a refinancing or a transaction to exchange new bonds for some or all of the bonds due June 2020. Debt and interest expense reduction strategy Ferrellgas continues to execute on a strategy to further reduce its debt and interest expense. This strategy included amending our secured credit facility and accounts receivable securitization facility, as discussed in Note M - Subsequent events, as well as certain asset sales executed to date, and may include refinancing existing debt agreements, additional asset sales, a reduction in Ferrellgas Partners' annual distribution rate or the issuance of equity. Ferrellgas believes any debt and interest expense reduction strategies would remain in effect until Ferrellgas' consolidated leverage ratio reaches 4.5x or a level Ferrellgas deems appropriate for its business. Senior secured credit facility As of April 30, 2018 , Ferrellgas had total borrowings outstanding under its secured credit facility of $184.9 million , all of which was classified as long-term debt. Ferrellgas had $252.3 million of capacity under the secured credit facility as of April 30, 2018 . As of July 31, 2017 , Ferrellgas had total borrowings outstanding under its secured credit facility of $245.5 million , of which $185.7 million was classified as long-term debt. Ferrellgas had $190.3 million of capacity under the secured credit facility as of July 31, 2017 . Borrowings outstanding at April 30, 2018 and July 31, 2017 under the secured credit facility had weighted average interest rates of 6.7% and 6.0% , respectively. Letters of credit outstanding at April 30, 2018 totaled $111.8 million and were used to secure commodity hedges, product purchases, and insurance arrangements. Letters of credit outstanding at July 31, 2017 totaled $139.2 million and were used to secure commodity hedges, product purchases, and insurance arrangements. At April 30, 2018 , Ferrellgas had remaining letter of credit capacity of $88.2 million . At July 31, 2017 , Ferrellgas had remaining letter of credit capacity of $60.8 million .
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Debt	Debt As discussed further in Note M - Subsequent events, on May 4, 2018, Ferrellgas, L.P. entered into a new $575.0 million senior secured credit facility, which replaced the $575.0 million secured credit facility that was scheduled to mature in October 2018. Credit facility disclosures below pertain to the secured credit facility that was in place as of April 30, 2018. Short-term borrowings Ferrellgas, L.P. classifies as short-term the portion of its secured credit facility borrowings that were used to fund working capital needs and that management intends to pay down within the 12 month period following the balance sheet date. As of April 30, 2018, there were no amounts classified as short-term borrowings because all amounts outstanding were refinanced on May 4, 2018 under the five-year term loan discussed in Note M - Subsequent events. As of July 31, 2017 , $59.8 million was classified as short-term borrowings. For further discussion see the senior secured credit facility section below. Debt and interest expense reduction strategy Ferrellgas, L.P. continues to execute on a strategy to further reduce its debt and interest expense. This strategy included amending our secured credit facility and accounts receivable securitization facility, as discussed in Note M - Subsequent events, as well as certain asset sales executed to date, and may include refinancing existing debt agreements, additional asset sales, a reduction in Ferrellgas Partners' annual distribution rate or the issuance of equity. Ferrellgas, L.P. believes any debt and interest expense reduction strategies would remain in effect until Ferrellgas, L.P.'s consolidated leverage ratio reaches 4.5x or a level Ferrellgas, L.P. deems appropriate for its business. Senior secured credit facility As of April 30, 2018 , Ferrellgas, L.P. had total borrowings outstanding under its secured credit facility of $184.9 million , all of which was classified as long-term. Ferrellgas, L.P. had $252.3 million of capacity under the secured credit facility as of April 30, 2018 . As of July 31, 2017 , Ferrellgas, L.P. had total borrowings outstanding under its secured credit facility of $245.5 million , of which $185.7 million was classified as long-term debt. Ferrellgas, L.P. had $190.3 million of capacity under our secured credit facility as of July 31, 2017 . Borrowings outstanding at April 30, 2018 and July 31, 2017 under the secured credit facility had weighted average interest rates of 6.7% and 6.0% , respectively. Letters of credit outstanding at April 30, 2018 totaled $111.8 million and were used to secure commodity hedges, product purchases, and insurance arrangements. Letters of credit outstanding at July 31, 2017 totaled $139.2 million and were used to secure commodity hedges, product purchases, and insurance arrangements. At April 30, 2018 , Ferrellgas, L.P. had remaining letter of credit capacity of $88.2 million . At July 31, 2017 , Ferrellgas, L.P. had remaining letter of credit capacity of $60.8 million .

Partners' Capital

Partners' Capital	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018
Partners' Capital	Partners' deficit As of April 30, 2018 and July 31, 2017 , Ferrellgas Partners limited partner units, which are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FGP,” were beneficially owned by the following: April 30, 2018 July 31, 2017 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 April 30, 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 the general partner; and is Chairman of the Board of Directors of the general partner and thus a related party. JEF Capital Management owns 4,758,859 of these common units and is wholly-owned by the James E. Ferrell Revocable Trust Two for which James E. Ferrell is the trustee and sole beneficiary. The remaining 4,616 common units are held by Ferrell Resources Holding, 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 April 30, For the nine months ended April 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Public common unitholders $ 6,961 $ 6,961 $ 20,884 $ 49,600 Ferrell Companies 2,253 2,253 6,759 16,052 FCI Trading Corp. 20 20 60 140 Ferrell Propane, Inc. 5 5 15 36 James E. Ferrell 476 476 1,428 3,393 General partner 98 98 294 699 $ 9,813 $ 9,813 $ 29,440 $ 69,920 On May 24, 2018 , Ferrellgas Partners declared a cash distribution of $0.10 per common unit for the three months ended April 30, 2018 , which is expected to be paid on June 14, 2018 . Included in this cash distribution are the following amounts to be paid to related parties: Ferrell Companies $ 2,253 FCI Trading Corp. 20 Ferrell Propane, Inc. 5 James E. Ferrell 476 General partner 98 See additional discussions about transactions with related parties in Note I – Transactions with related parties. Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) See Note H – Derivative instruments and hedging activities – for details regarding changes in the fair value of risk management financial derivatives recorded within AOCI for the three and nine months ended April 30, 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 nine months ended April 30, 2018 , the general partner made non-cash contributions of $0.2 million to Ferrellgas to maintain its effective 2% general partner interest. During the nine months ended April 30, 2017 , the general partner made cash contributions of $1.7 million and non-cash contributions of $0.3 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 April 30, For the nine months ended April 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Ferrellgas Partners $ 10,013 $ 9,813 $ 45,036 $ 93,620 General partner 102 100 459 793 $ 10,115 $ 9,913 $ 45,495 $ 94,413 On May 24, 2018 , Ferrellgas, L.P. declared distributions for the three months ended April 30, 2018 to Ferrellgas Partners and the general partner of $25.3 million and $0.3 million , respectively, which are expected to be paid on June 14, 2018 . See additional discussions about transactions with related parties in Note I – Transactions with related parties. Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) See Note H – Derivative instruments and hedging activities – for details regarding changes in the fair value of risk management financial derivatives recorded within AOCI for the three and nine months ended April 30, 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 nine months ended April 30, 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 nine months ended April 30, 2017 , the general partner made cash contributions of $1.7 million and non-cash contributions of $0.1 million to Ferrellgas, L.P. to maintain its 1.0101% general partner interest.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 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 April 30, 2018 and July 31, 2017 : 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 April 30, 2018: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Interest rate swap agreements $ — $ 41 $ — $ 41 Commodity derivatives $ — $ 19,750 $ — $ 19,750 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Interest rate swap agreements $ — $ (3,222 ) $ — $ (3,222 ) Commodity derivatives $ — $ (2,239 ) $ — $ (2,239 ) July 31, 2017: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Interest rate swap agreements $ — $ 583 $ — $ 583 Commodity derivatives $ — $ 16,212 $ — $ 16,212 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Interest rate swap agreements $ — $ (707 ) $ — $ (707 ) Commodity derivatives $ — $ (1,258 ) $ — $ (1,258 ) 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. The fair values of interest rate swap contracts are based upon third-party quotes or indicative values based on recent market transactions. 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 $29.3 million , or $4.7 million less than their carrying amount as of April 30, 2018 . The estimated fair values of these notes receivable were calculated using a discounted cash flow method which relied on significant unobservable inputs. At April 30, 2018 and July 31, 2017 , the estimated fair value of Ferrellgas’ long-term debt instruments was $1,890.1 million and $1,966.6 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 April 30, 2018 and July 31, 2017 : Asset (Liability) Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets and Liabilities (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Total April 30, 2018: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Interest rate swap agreements $ — $ 41 $ — $ 41 Commodity derivatives $ — $ 19,750 $ — $ 19,750 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Interest rate swap agreements $ — $ (3,222 ) $ — $ (3,222 ) Commodity derivatives $ — $ (2,239 ) $ — $ (2,239 ) July 31, 2017: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Interest rate swap agreements $ — $ 583 $ — $ 583 Commodity derivatives $ — $ 16,212 $ — $ 16,212 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Interest rate swap agreements $ — $ (707 ) $ — $ (707 ) Commodity derivatives $ — $ (1,258 ) $ — $ (1,258 ) 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. The fair values of interest rate swap contracts are based upon third-party quotes or indicative values based on recent market transactions. 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 $29.3 million , or $4.7 million less than their carrying amount as of April 30, 2018 . The estimated fair values of these notes receivable were calculated using a discounted cash flow method which relied on significant unobservable inputs. At April 30, 2018 and July 31, 2017 , the estimated fair value of Ferrellgas, L.P.’s long-term debt instruments was $1,560.8 million and $1,645.3 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	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 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 nine months ended April 30, 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 April 30, 2018 and July 31, 2017 : April 30, 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 $ 14,449 Other current liabilities $ 2,207 Commodity derivatives-propane Other assets, net 5,301 Other liabilities 32 Interest rate swap agreements Prepaid expenses and other current assets 41 Other current liabilities 738 Interest rate swap agreements Other assets, net — Other liabilities 2,484 Total $ 19,791 Total $ 5,461 July 31, 2017 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 $ 11,061 Other current liabilities $ 415 Commodity derivatives-propane Other assets, net 4,413 Other liabilities 15 Interest rate swap agreements Prepaid expenses and other current assets 583 Other current liabilities 595 Interest rate swap agreements Other assets, net — Other liabilities 112 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Commodity derivatives-crude oil Prepaid expenses and other current assets 738 Other current liabilities 828 Total $ 16,795 Total $ 1,965 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 April 30, 2018 and July 31, 2017 , respectively: April 30, 2018 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 1,623 Other current liabilities $ 8,434 Other assets, net 1,405 Other liabilities 3,631 $ 3,028 $ 12,065 July 31, 2017 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 1,778 Other current liabilities $ 7,729 Other assets, net 1,631 Other liabilities 3,073 $ 3,409 $ 10,802 The following tables provide a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas' condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2018 and 2017 due to derivatives 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 April 30, For the three months ended April 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Interest rate swap agreements Interest expense $ 40 $ 323 $ (2,275 ) $ (2,275 ) 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 nine months ended April 30, For the nine months ended April 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Interest rate swap agreements Interest expense $ 266 $ 1,071 $ (6,825 ) $ (6,825 ) The following tables provide a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas’ condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2018 and 2017 due to derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments: For the three months ended April 30, 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 $ (169 ) Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ 6,628 $ — Interest rate swap agreements 10 Interest expense (60 ) — $ (159 ) $ 6,568 $ — For the three months ended April 30, 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 $ (6,642 ) Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ 2,411 $ — Interest rate swap agreements 146 Interest expense (478 ) — $ (6,496 ) $ 1,933 $ — For the nine months ended April 30, 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 $ 23,114 Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ 20,646 $ — Interest rate swap agreements 248 Interest expense (386 ) — $ 23,362 $ 20,260 $ — For the nine months ended April 30, 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 $ 12,930 Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ (1,112 ) $ — Interest rate swap agreements 974 Interest expense (1,707 ) — $ 13,904 $ (2,819 ) $ — The following tables provide a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas' condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2018 and 2017 due to the change in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: For the three months ended April 30, 2018 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Commodity derivatives - crude oil $ — Cost of sales - midstream operations For the three months ended April 30, 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 $ 1,464 Cost of sales - midstream operations Commodity derivatives - vehicle fuel $ (393 ) Operating expense For the nine months ended April 30, 2018 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Commodity derivatives - crude oil $ (3,470 ) Cost of sales - midstream operations For the nine months ended April 30, 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 $ (784 ) Cost of sales - midstream operations Commodity derivatives - vehicle fuel $ 1,123 Operating expense The changes in derivatives included in AOCI for the nine months ended April 30, 2018 and 2017 were as follows: For the nine months ended April 30, Gains and losses on derivatives included in AOCI 2018 2017 Beginning balance $ 14,648 $ (9,815 ) Change in value of risk management commodity derivatives 23,114 12,930 Reclassification of (gains) and losses on commodity hedges to cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales, net (20,646 ) 1,112 Change in value of risk management interest rate derivatives 248 974 Reclassification of losses on interest rate hedges to interest expense 386 1,707 Ending balance $ 17,750 $ 6,908 Ferrellgas expects to reclassify net gains related to the risk management commodity derivatives of approximately $12.2 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 nine months ended April 30, 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 April 30, 2018 , Ferrellgas had financial derivative contracts covering 2.3 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 April 30, 2018 , the maximum amount of loss due to credit risk that Ferrellgas would incur is $ 5.7 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 April 30, 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 nine months ended April 30, 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 April 30, 2018 and July 31, 2017 : April 30, 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 $ 14,449 Other current liabilities $ 2,207 Commodity derivatives-propane Other assets, net 5,301 Other liabilities 32 Interest rate swap agreements Prepaid expenses and other current assets 41 Other current liabilities 738 Interest rate swap agreements Other assets, net — Other liabilities 2,484 Total $ 19,791 Total $ 5,461 July 31, 2017 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 $ 11,061 Other current liabilities $ 415 Commodity derivatives-propane Other assets, net 4,413 Other liabilities 15 Interest rate swap agreements Prepaid expenses and other current assets 583 Other current liabilities 595 Interest rate swap agreements Other assets, net — Other liabilities 112 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Commodity derivatives-crude oil Prepaid expenses and other current assets 738 Other current liabilities 828 Total $ 16,795 Total $ 1,965 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 April 30, 2018 and July 31, 2017 , respectively: April 30, 2018 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 1,623 Other current liabilities $ 8,434 Other assets, net 1,405 Other liabilities 3,631 $ 3,028 $ 12,065 July 31, 2017 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 1,778 Other current liabilities $ 7,729 Other assets, net 1,631 Other liabilities 3,073 $ 3,409 $ 10,802 The following tables provides a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas, L.P.’s condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2018 and 2017 due to derivatives 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 April 30, For the three months ended April 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Interest rate swap agreements Interest expense $ 40 $ 323 $ (2,275 ) $ (2,275 ) 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 nine months ended April 30, For the nine months ended April 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Interest rate swap agreements Interest expense $ 266 $ 1,071 $ (6,825 ) $ (6,825 ) The following tables provide a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas, L.P.’s condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2018 and 2017 due to derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments: For the three months ended April 30, 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 $ (169 ) Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ 6,628 $ — Interest rate swap agreements 10 Interest expense (60 ) — $ (159 ) $ 6,568 $ — For the three months ended April 30, 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 $ (6,642 ) Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ 2,411 $ — Interest rate swap agreements 146 Interest expense (478 ) — $ (6,496 ) $ 1,933 $ — For the nine months ended April 30, 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 $ 23,114 Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ 20,646 $ — Interest rate swap agreements 248 Interest expense (386 ) — $ 23,362 $ 20,260 $ — For the nine months ended April 30, 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 $ 12,930 Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ (1,112 ) $ — Interest rate swap agreements 974 Interest expense (1,707 ) — $ 13,904 $ (2,819 ) $ — The following tables provide a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas, L.P.'s condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2018 and 2017 due to the change in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: For the three months ended April 30, 2018 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Commodity derivatives - crude oil $ — Cost of sales - midstream operations For the three months ended April 30, 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 $ 1,464 Cost of sales - midstream operations Commodity derivatives - vehicle fuel $ (393 ) Operating expense For the nine months ended April 30, 2018 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Commodity derivatives - crude oil $ (3,470 ) Cost of sales - midstream operations For the nine months ended April 30, 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 $ (784 ) Cost of sales - midstream operations Commodity derivatives - vehicle fuel $ 1,123 Operating expense The changes in derivatives included in AOCI for the nine months ended April 30, 2018 and 2017 were as follows: For the nine months ended April 30, Gains and losses on derivatives included in AOCI 2018 2017 Beginning balance $ 14,648 $ (9,815 ) Change in value of risk management commodity derivatives 23,114 12,930 Reclassification of (gains) and losses on commodity hedges to cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales, net (20,646 ) 1,112 Change in value of risk management interest rate derivatives 248 974 Reclassification of losses on interest rate hedges to interest expense 386 1,707 Ending balance $ 17,750 $ 6,908 Ferrellgas, L.P. expects to reclassify net gains related to the risk management commodity derivatives of approximately $12.2 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 nine months ended April 30, 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 April 30, 2018 , Ferrellgas, L.P. had financial derivative contracts covering 2.3 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 April 30, 2018 , the maximum amount of loss due to credit risk that Ferrellgas, L.P. would incur is $ 5.7 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 April 30, 2018 .

Transactions With Related Parti

Transactions With Related Parties	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 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 April 30, For the nine months ended April 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Operating expense $ 58,842 $ 53,747 $ 181,484 $ 170,953 General and administrative expense $ 5,707 $ 6,913 $ 21,637 $ 23,713 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 April 30, For the nine months ended April 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Operating expense $ 58,842 $ 53,747 $ 181,484 $ 170,953 General and administrative expense $ 5,707 $ 6,913 $ 21,637 $ 23,713 See additional discussions about transactions with the general partner and related parties in Note F – Partners’ deficit.

Contingencies And Commitments

Contingencies And Commitments	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 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 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 remains pending. 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. 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. The Third-Party Defendants have filed motions to dismiss the third-party complaint for alleged lack of personal jurisdiction, failure to state claim, and forum non-conveniens. Ferrellgas is vigorously opposing these motions.
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 April 30, 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 April 30, 2018 , the ratio was 1.56 x. As a result, the $9.8 million distribution to be paid to common unitholders on June 14, 2018 will be taken from the $50.0 million restricted payment limitation, which after considering the $9.8 million deductions taken as a result of the distributions paid in September 2017, December 2017 and March 2018, leaves $10.8 million for future restricted payments. Unless the indenture governing the outstanding notes is amended or refinanced, if the Partnership's consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio does not improve to at least 1.75 x and the Partnership continues its current quarterly distribution rate of $0.10 per common unit, this covenant will not allow the Partnership to make common unit distributions for the quarter ending October 31, 2018 and beyond. The Partnership is presently considering potential solutions to cure the limitation on distributions under the consolidated fixed charge covenant ratio related to the outstanding unsecured bonds due in June 2020. The potential solutions, among others, include a refinancing or a transaction to exchange new bonds for some or all of the bonds due June 2020.
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 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 remains pending. 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. 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. 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. The Third-Party Defendants have filed motions to dismiss the third-party complaint for alleged lack of personal jurisdiction, failure to state claim, and forum non-conveniens. Ferrellgas, L.P. is vigorously opposing these motions.
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 April 30, 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	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 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 and nine months ended April 30, 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 April 30, For the nine months ended April 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 (in thousands, except per common unit amounts) Common unitholders’ interest in net earnings (loss) $ 10,752 $ 6,470 $ (38,508 ) $ 1,545 Weighted average common units outstanding - basic and diluted 97,152.7 97,152.7 97,152.7 97,255.4 Basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per common unit $ 0.11 $ 0.07 $ (0.40 ) $ 0.02

Segment Reporting Segment Repor

Segment Reporting Segment Reporting	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018
Segment Reporting Disclosure	Segment reporting Ferrellgas has two primary operations that result in two reportable operating segments: propane operations and related equipment sales and midstream operations. During the quarter ended January 31, 2018, Ferrellgas recorded a goodwill impairment of $10.0 million related to a decline in future expected cash flows of an immaterial reporting unit of our Propane operations and related equipment sales segment. Following is a summary of segment information for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2018 and 2017 : Three months ended April 30, 2018 Propane operations and related equipment sales Midstream operations Corporate Total Segment revenues $ 493,215 $ 22,595 $ — $ 515,810 Direct costs (1) 397,568 21,593 9,727 428,888 Adjusted EBITDA $ 95,647 $ 1,002 $ (9,727 ) $ 86,922 Three months ended April 30, 2017 Propane operations and related equipment sales Midstream operations Corporate Total Segment revenues $ 411,433 $ 126,676 $ — $ 538,109 Direct costs (1) 324,442 127,223 9,654 461,319 Adjusted EBITDA $ 86,991 $ (547 ) $ (9,654 ) $ 76,790 Nine months ended April 30, 2018 Propane operations and related equipment sales Midstream operations Corporate Total Segment revenues $ 1,464,990 $ 260,631 $ — $ 1,725,621 Direct costs (1) 1,208,283 250,423 33,150 1,491,856 Adjusted EBITDA $ 256,707 $ 10,208 $ (33,150 ) $ 233,765 Nine months ended April 30, 2017 Propane operations and related equipment sales Midstream operations Corporate Total Segment revenues $ 1,165,394 $ 331,507 $ — $ 1,496,901 Direct costs (1) 931,631 323,714 30,717 1,286,062 Adjusted EBITDA $ 233,763 $ 7,793 $ (30,717 ) $ 210,839 (1) Direct costs are comprised of "cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales", "cost of products sold-midstream operations", "cost of products sold-other", "operating expense", "general and administrative expense", and "equipment lease expense" less , "severance charge", "professional fees", and "unrealized (non-cash) loss (gain) on changes in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments". Following is a reconciliation of Ferrellgas' total segment performance measure to condensed consolidated net earnings (loss): Three months ended April 30, Nine months ended April 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Net earnings (loss) attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. $ 10,861 $ 6,536 $ (38,897 ) $ 1,561 Income tax expense (benefit) 67 (192 ) 282 (194 ) Interest expense 40,375 39,860 123,855 112,107 Depreciation and amortization expense 25,348 25,737 76,565 77,546 EBITDA 76,651 71,941 161,805 191,020 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 2,738 4,697 10,731 11,396 Non-cash stock-based compensation charge — — — 3,298 Asset impairments — — 10,005 — Loss on asset sales and disposals 6,270 2,393 46,414 8,861 Other income, net (227 ) (162 ) (1,422 ) (1,433 ) Severance costs — — 1,663 1,959 Professional fees 1,289 — 3,407 — Unrealized (non-cash) loss (gain) on changes in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments — (2,234 ) 1,293 (4,449 ) Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest 201 155 (131 ) 187 Adjusted EBITDA $ 86,922 $ 76,790 $ 233,765 $ 210,839 Following are total assets by segment: Assets April 30, 2018 July 31, 2017 Propane operations and related equipment sales $ 1,274,360 $ 1,194,905 Midstream operations 244,523 399,356 Corporate 13,693 15,708 Total consolidated assets $ 1,532,576 $ 1,609,969 Following are capital expenditures by segment: Nine months ended April 30, 2018 Propane operations and related equipment sales Midstream operations Corporate Total Capital expenditures: Maintenance $ 17,556 $ 210 $ 1,492 $ 19,258 Growth 34,784 1,265 — 36,049 Total $ 52,340 $ 1,475 $ 1,492 $ 55,307 Nine months ended April 30, 2017 Propane operations and related equipment sales Midstream operations Corporate Total Capital expenditures: Maintenance $ 8,533 $ 241 $ 1,905 $ 10,679 Growth 21,246 — — 21,246 Total $ 29,779 $ 241 $ 1,905 $ 31,925
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Segment Reporting Disclosure	Segment reporting Ferrellgas, L.P. has two primary operations that result in two reportable operating segments: Propane operations and related equipment sales and Midstream operations. During the quarter ended January 31, 2018, Ferrellgas, L.P. recorded a goodwill impairment of $10.0 million related to a decline in future expected cash flows of an immaterial reporting unit of our Propane operations and related equipment sales segment. Following is a summary of segment information for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2018 and 2017 : Three months ended April 30, 2018 Propane operations and related equipment sales Midstream operations Corporate Total Segment revenues $ 493,215 $ 22,595 $ — $ 515,810 Direct costs (1) 397,568 21,593 9,595 428,756 Adjusted EBITDA $ 95,647 $ 1,002 $ (9,595 ) $ 87,054 Three months ended April 30, 2017 Propane operations and related equipment sales Midstream operations Corporate Total Segment revenues $ 411,433 $ 126,676 $ — $ 538,109 Direct costs (1) 324,442 127,223 9,545 461,210 Adjusted EBITDA $ 86,991 $ (547 ) $ (9,545 ) $ 76,899 Nine months ended April 30, 2018 Propane operations and related equipment sales Midstream operations Corporate Total Segment revenues $ 1,464,990 $ 260,631 $ — $ 1,725,621 Direct costs (1) 1,208,283 250,423 33,017 1,491,723 Adjusted EBITDA $ 256,707 $ 10,208 $ (33,017 ) $ 233,898 Nine months ended April 30, 2017 Propane operations and related equipment sales Midstream operations Corporate Total Segment revenues $ 1,165,394 $ 331,507 $ — $ 1,496,901 Direct costs (1) 931,631 323,714 30,607 1,285,952 Adjusted EBITDA $ 233,763 $ 7,793 $ (30,607 ) $ 210,949 (1) Direct costs are comprised of "cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales", "cost of products sold-midstream operations", "cost of products sold-other", "operating expense", "general and administrative expense", and "equipment lease expense" less , "severance charge", "professional fees", and "unrealized (non-cash) loss (gain) on changes in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments". Following is a reconciliation of Ferrellgas, L.P.'s total segment performance measure to condensed consolidated net earnings (loss): Three months ended April 30, Nine months ended April 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Net earnings (loss) $ 19,840 $ 15,395 $ (13,012 ) $ 18,555 Income tax expense (benefit) 57 (197 ) 261 (200 ) Interest expense 31,739 31,270 97,993 95,416 Depreciation and amortization expense 25,348 25,737 76,565 77,546 EBITDA 76,984 72,205 161,807 191,317 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 2,738 4,697 10,731 11,396 Non-cash stock-based compensation charge — — — 3,298 Asset impairments — — 10,005 — Loss on asset sales and disposals 6,270 2,393 46,414 8,861 Other income, net (227 ) (162 ) (1,422 ) (1,433 ) Severance costs — — 1,663 1,959 Professional fees 1,289 — 3,407 — Unrealized (non-cash) loss (gain) on changes in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments — (2,234 ) 1,293 (4,449 ) Adjusted EBITDA $ 87,054 $ 76,899 $ 233,898 $ 210,949 Following are total assets by segment: Assets April 30, 2018 July 31, 2017 Propane operations and related equipment sales $ 1,274,360 $ 1,194,905 Midstream operations 244,523 399,356 Corporate 13,654 15,687 Total consolidated assets $ 1,532,537 $ 1,609,948 Following are capital expenditures by segment: Nine months ended April 30, 2018 Propane operations and related equipment sales Midstream operations Corporate Total Capital expenditures: Maintenance $ 17,556 $ 210 $ 1,492 $ 19,258 Growth 34,784 1,265 — 36,049 Total $ 52,340 $ 1,475 $ 1,492 $ 55,307 Nine months ended April 30, 2017 Propane operations and related equipment sales Midstream operations Corporate Total Capital expenditures: Maintenance $ 8,533 $ 241 $ 1,905 $ 10,679 Growth 21,246 — — 21,246 Total $ 29,779 $ 241 $ 1,905 $ 31,925

Guarantor financial information

Guarantor financial information	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018
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 April 30, 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 $ 9,126 $ 1 $ 364 $ — $ — $ 9,491 Accounts and notes receivable, net (3,346 ) — 23,493 182,580 — 202,727 Intercompany receivables 65,801 — — — (65,801 ) — Inventories 70,893 — 14,169 — — 85,062 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 31,167 — 12,890 2 — 44,059 Total current assets 173,641 1 50,916 182,582 (65,801 ) 341,339 Property, plant and equipment, net 552,551 — 85,137 — — 637,688 Goodwill, net 246,098 — — — — 246,098 Intangible assets, net 123,177 — 112,141 — — 235,318 Intercompany receivables 450,000 — — — (450,000 ) — Investments in consolidated subsidiaries (164,031 ) — — — 164,031 — Other assets, net 36,744 — 34,987 363 — 72,094 Total assets $ 1,418,180 $ 1 $ 283,181 $ 182,945 $ (351,770 ) $ 1,532,537 LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT) Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 50,164 $ — $ 2,221 $ 87 $ — $ 52,472 Short-term borrowings — — — — — — Collateralized note payable — — — 104,000 — 104,000 Intercompany payables — — 45,554 20,247 (65,801 ) — Other current liabilities 143,804 — 3,041 398 — 147,243 Total current liabilities 193,968 — 50,816 124,732 (65,801 ) 303,715 Long-term debt 1,646,069 — 450,000 — (450,000 ) 1,646,069 Other liabilities 29,615 — 4,610 — — 34,225 Contingencies and commitments Partners' capital (deficit): Partners' equity (469,338 ) 1 (222,245 ) 58,213 164,031 (469,338 ) Accumulated other comprehensive income 17,866 — — — — 17,866 Total partners' capital (deficit) (451,472 ) 1 (222,245 ) 58,213 164,031 (451,472 ) Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit) $ 1,418,180 $ 1 $ 283,181 $ 182,945 $ (351,770 ) $ 1,532,537 FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) As of July 31, 2017 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 $ 5,327 $ 1 $ 373 $ — $ — $ 5,701 Accounts and notes receivable, net (3,132 ) — 58,618 109,598 — 165,084 Intercompany receivables 39,877 — — — (39,877 ) — Inventories 78,963 — 13,589 — — 92,552 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 26,106 — 7,314 6 — 33,426 Total current assets 147,141 1 79,894 109,604 (39,877 ) 296,763 Property, plant and equipment, net 537,582 — 194,341 — — 731,923 Goodwill, net 246,098 — 10,005 — — 256,103 Intangible assets, net 128,209 — 122,893 — — 251,102 Intercompany receivables 450,000 — — — (450,000 ) — Investments in consolidated subsidiaries (53,915 ) — — — 53,915 — Other assets, net 35,862 — 37,618 577 — 74,057 Total assets $ 1,490,977 $ 1 $ 444,751 $ 110,181 $ (435,962 ) $ 1,609,948 LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT) Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 44,026 $ — $ 41,345 $ 190 $ — $ 85,561 Short-term borrowings 59,781 — — — — 59,781 Collateralized note payable — — — 69,000 — 69,000 Intercompany payables — — 41,645 (1,768 ) (39,877 ) — Other current liabilities 118,039 — 3,776 201 — 122,016 Total current liabilities 221,846 — 86,766 67,623 (39,877 ) 336,358 Long-term debt 1,649,139 — 450,131 — (450,000 ) 1,649,270 Other liabilities 26,790 — 4,300 28 — 31,118 Contingencies and commitments Partners' capital (deficit): Partners' equity (421,562 ) 1 (96,446 ) 42,530 53,915 (421,562 ) Accumulated other comprehensive income 14,764 — — — — 14,764 Total partners' capital (deficit) (406,798 ) 1 (96,446 ) 42,530 53,915 (406,798 ) Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit) $ 1,490,977 $ 1 $ 444,751 $ 110,181 $ (435,962 ) $ 1,609,948 FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands) For the three months ended April 30, 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 $ 451,212 $ — $ 90 $ — $ — $ 451,302 Midstream operations — — 22,595 — — 22,595 Other 19,701 — 22,212 — — 41,913 Total revenues 470,913 — 44,897 — — 515,810 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales 260,317 — 102 — — 260,419 Cost of sales - midstream operations — — 14,518 — — 14,518 Cost of sales - other 2,328 — 17,522 — — 19,850 Operating expense 108,291 — 9,262 1,459 (2,433 ) 116,579 Depreciation and amortization expense 19,105 — 6,171 72 — 25,348 General and administrative expense 10,460 — 1,086 — — 11,546 Equipment lease expense 7,045 — 88 — — 7,133 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 2,738 — — — — 2,738 Loss on asset sales and disposals 2,243 — 4,027 — — 6,270 Operating income (loss) 58,386 — (7,879 ) (1,531 ) 2,433 51,409 Interest expense (20,297 ) — (10,104 ) (1,338 ) — (31,739 ) Other income (expense), net (133 ) — 360 2,433 (2,433 ) 227 Earnings (loss) before income taxes 37,956 — (17,623 ) (436 ) — 19,897 Income tax expense (benefit) 102 — (45 ) — — 57 Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiary (18,014 ) — — — 18,014 — Net earnings (loss) 19,840 — (17,578 ) (436 ) 18,014 19,840 Other comprehensive loss (6,727 ) — — — — (6,727 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ 13,113 $ — $ (17,578 ) $ (436 ) $ 18,014 $ 13,113 FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands) For the three months ended April 30, 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 $ 369,437 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 369,437 Midstream operations — — 126,676 — — 126,676 Other 17,850 — 24,146 — — 41,996 Total revenues 387,287 — 150,822 — — 538,109 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales 197,487 — — — — 197,487 Cost of sales - midstream operations — — 118,767 — — 118,767 Cost of sales - other 1,992 — 18,818 — — 20,810 Operating expense 96,264 — 8,594 1,315 (1,400 ) 104,773 Depreciation and amortization expense 18,261 — 7,418 58 — 25,737 General and administrative expense 8,930 — 939 — — 9,869 Equipment lease expense 7,108 — 162 — — 7,270 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 4,697 — — — — 4,697 Loss on asset sales and disposals 2,146 — 247 — — 2,393 Operating income (loss) 50,402 — (4,123 ) (1,373 ) 1,400 46,306 Interest expense (19,452 ) — (11,019 ) (799 ) — (31,270 ) Other income (expense), net (157 ) — 319 1,400 (1,400 ) 162 Earnings (loss) before income taxes 30,793 — (14,823 ) (772 ) — 15,198 Income tax expense (benefit) 97 — (294 ) — — (197 ) Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiary (15,301 ) — — — 15,301 — Net earnings (loss) 15,395 — (14,529 ) (772 ) 15,301 15,395 Other comprehensive income (8,429 ) — — — — (8,429 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ 6,966 $ — $ (14,529 ) $ (772 ) $ 15,301 $ 6,966 FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands) For the nine months ended April 30, 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 $ 1,345,604 $ — $ 695 $ — $ — $ 1,346,299 Midstream operations — — 260,631 — — 260,631 Other 59,085 — 59,606 — — 118,691 Total revenues 1,404,689 — 320,932 — — 1,725,621 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales 802,063 — 789 — — 802,852 Cost of sales - midstream operations — — 229,710 — — 229,710 Cost of sales - other 7,890 — 46,449 — — 54,339 Operating expense 323,619 — 28,320 4,474 (5,656 ) 350,757 Depreciation and amortization expense 55,973 — 20,377 215 — 76,565 General and administrative expense 35,048 5 4,547 — — 39,600 Equipment lease expense 20,555 — 273 — — 20,828 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 10,731 — — — — 10,731 Asset impairments — — 10,005 — — 10,005 Loss on asset sales and disposals 3,706 — 42,708 — — 46,414 Operating income (loss) 145,104 (5 ) (62,246 ) (4,689 ) 5,656 83,820 Interest expense (61,903 ) — (33,028 ) (3,062 ) — (97,993 ) Other income (expense), net 490 — 932 5,656 (5,656 ) 1,422 Earnings (loss) before income taxes 83,691 (5 ) (94,342 ) (2,095 ) — (12,751 ) Income tax expense 174 — 87 — — 261 Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiary (96,529 ) — — — 96,529 — Net earnings (loss) (13,012 ) (5 ) (94,429 ) (2,095 ) 96,529 (13,012 ) Other comprehensive income 3,102 — — — — 3,102 Comprehensive income (loss) $ (9,910 ) $ (5 ) $ (94,429 ) $ (2,095 ) $ 96,529 $ (9,910 ) FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands) For the nine months ended April 30, 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 $ 1,049,211 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 1,049,211 Midstream operations — — 331,507 — — 331,507 Other 56,785 — 59,398 — — 116,183 Total revenues 1,105,996 — 390,905 — — 1,496,901 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales 551,728 — — — — 551,728 Cost of sales - midstream operations — — 300,433 — — 300,433 Cost of sales - other 6,993 — 46,220 — — 53,213 Operating expense 297,905 — 28,482 (251 ) (3,201 ) 322,935 Depreciation and amortization expense 54,552 — 22,817 177 — 77,546 General and administrative expense 32,886 5 3,525 — — 36,416 Equipment lease expense 21,585 — 450 — — 22,035 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 11,396 — — — — 11,396 Loss on asset sales and disposals 3,666 — 5,195 — — 8,861 Operating income (loss) 125,285 (5 ) (16,217 ) 74 3,201 112,338 Interest expense (60,893 ) — (32,694 ) (1,826 ) (3 ) (95,416 ) Other income (expense), net 100 — 1,333 3,198 (3,198 ) 1,433 Earnings (loss) before income taxes 64,492 (5 ) (47,578 ) 1,446 — 18,355 Income tax expense (benefit) 171 — (371 ) — — (200 ) Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiary (45,766 ) — — — 45,766 — Net earnings (loss) 18,555 (5 ) (47,207 ) 1,446 45,766 18,555 Other comprehensive income 16,723 — — — — 16,723 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 35,278 $ (5 ) $ (47,207 ) $ 1,446 $ 45,766 $ 35,278 FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) For the nine months ended April 30, 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 $ 65,604 $ (5 ) $ (3,531 ) $ 66,878 $ (35,000 ) $ 93,946 Cash flows from investing activities: Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (14,862 ) — — — — (14,862 ) Capital expenditures (57,158 ) — (1,803 ) — — (58,961 ) Proceeds from sale of assets 2,479 — 55,323 — — 57,802 Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable — — — 985,084 (985,084 ) — Cash remitted to Ferrellgas, L.P. for accounts receivable — — — (1,020,084 ) 1,020,084 — Net changes in advances with consolidated entities 116,871 — — — (116,871 ) — Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 47,330 — 53,520 (35,000 ) (81,871 ) (16,021 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Distributions (45,495 ) — — — — (45,495 ) Proceeds from increase in long-term debt 23,580 — — — — 23,580 Payments on long-term debt (1,892 ) — — — — (1,892 ) Net reductions in short-term borrowings (84,179 ) — — — — (84,179 ) Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings — — — 35,000 — 35,000 Net changes in advances with parent — 5 (49,998 ) (66,878 ) 116,871 — Cash paid for financing costs (1,149 ) — — — — (1,149 ) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (109,135 ) 5 (49,998 ) (31,878 ) 116,871 (74,135 ) Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 3,799 — (9 ) — — 3,790 Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year 5,327 1 373 — — 5,701 Cash and cash equivalents - end of year $ 9,126 $ 1 $ 364 $ — $ — $ 9,491 FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) For the nine months ended April 30, 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 $ 186,530 $ (5 ) $ (73,168 ) $ 38,042 $ (27,000 ) $ 124,399 Cash flows from investing activities: Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (3,539 ) — — — — (3,539 ) Capital expenditures (35,116 ) — (296 ) — — (35,412 ) Proceeds from sale of assets 4,721 — — — — 4,721 Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable — — — 803,109 (803,109 ) — Cash remitted to Ferrellgas, L.P. for accounts receivable — — — (830,109 ) 830,109 — Net changes in advances with consolidated entities (35,476 ) — — 244 35,232 — Other (37 ) — — — — (37 ) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (69,447 ) — (296 ) (26,756 ) 62,232 (34,267 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Distributions (94,413 ) — — — — (94,413 ) Contributions from Partners 167,640 — — — — 167,640 Proceeds from increase in long-term debt 52,354 — — — — 52,354 Payments on long-term debt (173,471 ) — — — — (173,471 ) Net reductions in short-term borrowings (62,902 ) — — — — (62,902 ) Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings — — — 27,000 — 27,000 Net changes in advances with parent — 5 73,269 (38,042 ) (35,232 ) — Cash paid for financing costs (1,820 ) — — (244 ) — (2,064 ) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (112,612 ) 5 73,269 (11,286 ) (35,232 ) (85,856 ) Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 4,471 — (195 ) — — 4,276 Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year 4,472 1 417 — — 4,890 Cash and cash equivalents - end of year $ 8,943 $ 1 $ 222 $ — $ — $ 9,166

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 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, other than as discussed below, there were no events or transactions occurring during this period that require recognition or disclosure in its condensed consolidated financial statements. New $575.0 million senior secured credit facility On May 4, 2018, the operating partnership entered into a new $575.0 million senior secured credit facility to replace its previous $575.0 million senior secured credit facility that was scheduled to mature in October 2018. This new facility consists of a $300.0 million revolving line of credit as well as a $275.0 million term loan, both priced at LIBOR + 5.75% and maturing May 4, 2023. The revolving line of credit includes a $125.0 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit. Borrowings under this facility are available for working capital needs, capital expenditures and other general partnership purposes, including the refinancing of existing indebtedness and acquisitions. At closing, the following transactions occurred: 1) the proceeds of the term loan were used to repay and terminate the operating partnership’s then existing credit facility, thus, no revolving credit loans were outstanding, 2) approximately $100 million of letters of credit were issued to replace the letters of credit under the operating partnership's then existing credit facility, and 3) the operating partnership held approximately $75 million of surplus cash. The term loan does not include any scheduled principal payments and the revolving credit facility does not have any scheduled commitment reductions before maturity; however, the credit facility requires prepayments pursuant to the following: 1) certain asset sales, 2) 50% of any excess cash flow, as defined in the credit agreement, in any fiscal year beginning with fiscal year 2019, 3) certain insurance proceeds, and 4) certain tax refunds. This new senior secured credit facility is secured with substantially all of the assets of the operating partnership and its subsidiaries, and Ferrellgas Partners’ and the general partner’s partnership interests in the operating partnership, and contains various affirmative and negative covenants and default provisions, as well as requirements with respect to the maintenance of specified financial ratios and limitations on the making of loans and investments. Amended accounts receivable securitization facility On May 14, 2018, the operating partnership entered into a seventh amendment to its accounts receivable securitization facility which extends the maturity date by three years, as well as increases the size of the facility from a maximum borrowing capacity of $225.0 million to $250.0 million at a discount rate of LIBOR plus 200 basis points. The amended accounts receivable securitization facility also includes provisions for the issuance of letters of credit with a $50.0 million sublimit. The facility continues to contain provisions where maximum purchase levels are reduced during periods of the year when working capital requirements are lower to efficiently reduce unused capacity fees.
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, other than as discussed below, there were no events or transactions occurring during this period that require recognition or disclosure in its condensed consolidated financial statements. New $575.0 million senior secured credit facility On May 4, 2018, Ferrellgas, L.P. entered into a new $575.0 million senior secured credit facility to replace its previous $575.0 million senior secured credit facility that was scheduled to mature in October 2018. This new facility consists of a $300.0 million revolving line of credit as well as a $275.0 million term loan, both priced at LIBOR + 5.75% and maturing May 4, 2023. The revolving line of credit includes a $125.0 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit. Borrowings under this facility are available for working capital needs, capital expenditures and other general partnership purposes, including the refinancing of existing indebtedness and acquisitions. At closing, the following transactions occurred: 1) the proceeds of the term loan were used to repay and terminate Ferrellgas, L.P.’s then existing credit facility, thus, no revolving credit loans were outstanding, 2) approximately $100 million of letters of credit were issued to replace the letters of credit under the operating partnership's then existing credit facility, and 3) Ferrellgas, L.P. held approximately $75 million of surplus cash. The term loan does not include any scheduled principal payments and the revolving credit facility does not have any scheduled commitment reductions before maturity; however, the credit facility requires prepayments pursuant to the following: 1) certain asset sales, 2) 50% of any excess cash flow, as defined in the credit agreement, in any fiscal year beginning with fiscal year 2019, 3) certain insurance proceeds, and 4) certain tax refunds. This new senior secured credit facility is secured with substantially all of the assets of Ferrellgas, L.P. and its subsidiaries, and Ferrellgas Partners’ and the general partner’s partnership interests in Ferrellgas, L.P., and contains various affirmative and negative covenants and default provisions, as well as requirements with respect to the maintenance of specified financial ratios and limitations on the making of loans and investments. Amended accounts receivable securitization facility On May 14, 2018, Ferrellgas, L.P. entered into a seventh amendment to its accounts receivable securitization facility which extends the maturity date by three years, as well as increases the size of the facility from a maximum borrowing capacity of $225.0 million to $250.0 million at a discount rate of LIBOR plus 200 basis points. The amended accounts receivable securitization facility also includes provisions for the issuance of letters of credit with a $50.0 million sublimit. The facility continues to contain provisions where maximum purchase levels are reduced during periods of the year when working capital requirements are lower to efficiently reduce unused capacity fees.

Summary Of Significant Accoun22

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 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. 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. The new standard will supersede much of the existing authoritative literature for revenue recognition. The standard and related amendments will be effective for Ferrellgas for its annual reporting period beginning August 1, 2018, including interim periods within that reporting period. Entities are allowed to transition to the new standard by either recasting prior periods or recognizing the cumulative effect. Ferrellgas is in the final stages of analyzing the impact of the new guidance using an integrated approach which includes evaluating differences in the amount and timing of revenue recognition from applying the requirements of the new guidance, reviewing its accounting policies and practices, and assessing the need for changes to its processes, accounting systems and design of internal controls. Ferrellgas has completed the assessment of a significant number of its contracts with customers under the new guidance. Although Ferrellgas has not completed its assessment of the impact of the new guidance, it does not expect its adoption will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements. Ferrellgas expects to utilize the modified retrospective transition method, which recognizes the cumulative effect upon adoption, when it adopts the new standard, effective August 1, 2018. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2015-11 In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330) - Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, which requires that inventory within the scope of the guidance be measured at the lower of cost or net realizable value. We adopted ASU 2015-11 effective August 1, 2017. The adoption of this standard did not materially impact our consolidated financial statements. 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 an initial assessment. 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.
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. 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. The new standard will supersede much of the existing authoritative literature for revenue recognition. The standard and related amendments will be effective for Ferrellgas, L.P. for its annual reporting period beginning August 1, 2018, including interim periods within that reporting period. Entities are allowed to transition to the new standard by either recasting prior periods or recognizing the cumulative effect. Ferrellgas, L.P. is in the final stages of analyzing the impact of the new guidance using an integrated approach which includes evaluating differences in the amount and timing of revenue recognition from applying the requirements of the new guidance, reviewing its accounting policies and practices, and assessing the need for changes to its processes, accounting systems and design of internal controls. Ferrellgas, L.P. has completed the assessment of a significant number of its contracts with customers under the new guidance. Although Ferrellgas, L.P. has not completed its assessment of the impact of the new guidance, it does not expect its adoption will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements. Ferrellgas, L.P. expects to utilize the modified retrospective transition method, which recognizes the cumulative effect upon adoption, when it adopts the new standard, effective August 1, 2018. FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2015-11 In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330) - Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, which requires that inventory within the scope of the guidance be measured at the lower of cost or net realizable value. We adopted ASU 2015-11 effective August 1, 2017. The adoption of this standard did not materially impact our consolidated financial statements. 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 our 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 an initial assessment. 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.

Supplemental Financial Statem23

Supplemental Financial Statement Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018
Schedule of Inventories	Inventories consist of the following: April 30, 2018 July 31, 2017 Propane gas and related products $ 58,142 $ 67,049 Appliances, parts and supplies, and other 26,920 25,503 Inventories $ 85,062 $ 92,552
Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	Other assets, net consist of the following: April 30, 2018 July 31, 2017 Notes receivable, less current portion $ 33,962 $ 32,500 Other 38,132 41,557 Other assets, net $ 72,094 $ 74,057
Other Current Liabilities	Other current liabilities consist of the following: April 30, 2018 July 31, 2017 Accrued interest $ 50,586 $ 18,671 Customer deposits and advances 18,956 25,541 Other 89,333 82,012 Other current liabilities $ 158,875 $ 126,224
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 April 30, For the nine months ended April 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Operating expense $ 48,351 $ 44,309 $ 146,279 $ 134,090 Depreciation and amortization expense 1,340 957 3,575 2,979 Equipment lease expense 6,507 6,564 18,872 19,882 Total shipping and handling expenses $ 56,198 $ 51,830 $ 168,726 $ 156,951
Loss on asset sales and disposals [Table Text Block]	"Loss on asset sales and disposals" during the three and nine months ended April 30, 2018 and 2017 consists of: For the three months ended April 30, For the nine months ended April 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Loss on sale of assets classified as held for sale $ 1,237 $ — $ 36,752 $ — Loss on sale of assets and other 5,033 2,393 9,662 8,861 Loss on asset sales and disposals $ 6,270 $ 2,393 $ 46,414 $ 8,861
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]	Certain cash flow and significant non-cash activities are presented below: For the nine months ended April 30, 2018 2017 Cash paid (refunded) for: Interest $ 85,171 $ 73,276 Income taxes $ (458 ) $ 28 Non-cash investing and financing activities: Liabilities incurred in connection with acquisitions $ 1,508 $ 856 Change in accruals for property, plant and equipment additions $ 386 $ (111 )
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Schedule of Inventories	Inventories consist of the following: April 30, 2018 July 31, 2017 Propane gas and related products $ 58,142 $ 67,049 Appliances, parts and supplies, and other 26,920 25,503 Inventories $ 85,062 $ 92,552
Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	Other assets, net consist of the following: April 30, 2018 July 31, 2017 Notes receivable, less current portion $ 33,962 $ 32,500 Other 38,132 41,557 Other assets, net $ 72,094 $ 74,057
Other Current Liabilities	Other current liabilities consist of the following: April 30, 2018 July 31, 2017 Accrued interest $ 38,954 $ 14,737 Customer deposits and advances 18,956 25,541 Other 89,333 81,738 Other current liabilities $ 147,243 $ 122,016
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 April 30, For the nine months ended April 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Operating expense $ 48,351 $ 44,309 $ 146,279 $ 134,090 Depreciation and amortization expense 1,340 957 3,575 2,979 Equipment lease expense 6,507 6,564 18,872 19,882 Total shipping and handling expenses $ 56,198 $ 51,830 $ 168,726 $ 156,951
Loss on asset sales and disposals [Table Text Block]	"Loss on asset sales and disposals" during the three and nine months ended April 30, 2018 and 2017 consists of: For the three months ended April 30, For the nine months ended April 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Loss on sale of assets classified as held for sale $ 1,237 $ — $ 36,752 $ — Loss on sale of assets and other 5,033 2,393 9,662 8,861 Loss on asset sales and disposals $ 6,270 $ 2,393 $ 46,414 $ 8,861
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]	Certain cash flow and significant non-cash activities are presented below: For the nine months ended April 30, 2018 2017 Cash paid (refunded) for: Interest $ 69,775 $ 67,314 Income taxes $ (479 ) $ 23 Non-cash investing and financing activities: Liabilities incurred in connection with acquisitions $ 1,508 $ 856 Change in accruals for property, plant and equipment additions $ 386 $ (111 )

Accounts And Notes Receivable24

Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net And Accounts Receivable Securitization (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018
Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net	Accounts and notes receivable, net consist of the following: April 30, 2018 July 31, 2017 Accounts receivable pledged as collateral $ 182,486 $ 109,407 Accounts receivable 13,131 47,346 Note receivable - current portion 10,000 10,000 Other 232 307 Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts (3,122 ) (1,976 ) Accounts and notes receivable, net $ 202,727 $ 165,084
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net	Accounts and notes receivable, net consist of the following: April 30, 2018 July 31, 2017 Accounts receivable pledged as collateral $ 182,486 $ 109,407 Accounts receivable 13,131 47,346 Note receivable - current portion 10,000 10,000 Other 232 307 Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts (3,122 ) (1,976 ) Accounts and notes receivable, net $ 202,727 $ 165,084

Partners' Capital (Tables)

Partners' Capital (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018
Schedule of Limited Partners' Capital Account by Class [Table Text Block]	As of April 30, 2018 and July 31, 2017 , Ferrellgas Partners limited partner units, which are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FGP,” were beneficially owned by the following: April 30, 2018 July 31, 2017 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 April 30, For the nine months ended April 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Public common unitholders $ 6,961 $ 6,961 $ 20,884 $ 49,600 Ferrell Companies 2,253 2,253 6,759 16,052 FCI Trading Corp. 20 20 60 140 Ferrell Propane, Inc. 5 5 15 36 James E. Ferrell 476 476 1,428 3,393 General partner 98 98 294 699 $ 9,813 $ 9,813 $ 29,440 $ 69,920
Dividends expected to be paid to related parties	Included in this cash distribution are the following amounts to be paid to related parties: Ferrell Companies $ 2,253 FCI Trading Corp. 20 Ferrell Propane, Inc. 5 James E. Ferrell 476 General partner 98
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Cash distributions	Ferrellgas, L.P. has paid the following distributions: For the three months ended April 30, For the nine months ended April 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Ferrellgas Partners $ 10,013 $ 9,813 $ 45,036 $ 93,620 General partner 102 100 459 793 $ 10,115 $ 9,913 $ 45,495 $ 94,413

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 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 April 30, 2018 and July 31, 2017 : 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 April 30, 2018: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Interest rate swap agreements $ — $ 41 $ — $ 41 Commodity derivatives $ — $ 19,750 $ — $ 19,750 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Interest rate swap agreements $ — $ (3,222 ) $ — $ (3,222 ) Commodity derivatives $ — $ (2,239 ) $ — $ (2,239 ) July 31, 2017: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Interest rate swap agreements $ — $ 583 $ — $ 583 Commodity derivatives $ — $ 16,212 $ — $ 16,212 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Interest rate swap agreements $ — $ (707 ) $ — $ (707 ) Commodity derivatives $ — $ (1,258 ) $ — $ (1,258 )
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 April 30, 2018 and July 31, 2017 : Asset (Liability) Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets and Liabilities (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Total April 30, 2018: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Interest rate swap agreements $ — $ 41 $ — $ 41 Commodity derivatives $ — $ 19,750 $ — $ 19,750 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Interest rate swap agreements $ — $ (3,222 ) $ — $ (3,222 ) Commodity derivatives $ — $ (2,239 ) $ — $ (2,239 ) July 31, 2017: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Interest rate swap agreements $ — $ 583 $ — $ 583 Commodity derivatives $ — $ 16,212 $ — $ 16,212 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Interest rate swap agreements $ — $ (707 ) $ — $ (707 ) Commodity derivatives $ — $ (1,258 ) $ — $ (1,258 )

Derivative Instruments and He27

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 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 April 30, 2018 and July 31, 2017 : April 30, 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 $ 14,449 Other current liabilities $ 2,207 Commodity derivatives-propane Other assets, net 5,301 Other liabilities 32 Interest rate swap agreements Prepaid expenses and other current assets 41 Other current liabilities 738 Interest rate swap agreements Other assets, net — Other liabilities 2,484 Total $ 19,791 Total $ 5,461 July 31, 2017 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 $ 11,061 Other current liabilities $ 415 Commodity derivatives-propane Other assets, net 4,413 Other liabilities 15 Interest rate swap agreements Prepaid expenses and other current assets 583 Other current liabilities 595 Interest rate swap agreements Other assets, net — Other liabilities 112 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Commodity derivatives-crude oil Prepaid expenses and other current assets 738 Other current liabilities 828 Total $ 16,795 Total $ 1,965
Schedule of Derivative Collateral	The following tables provide a summary of cash margin balances as of April 30, 2018 and July 31, 2017 , respectively: April 30, 2018 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 1,623 Other current liabilities $ 8,434 Other assets, net 1,405 Other liabilities 3,631 $ 3,028 $ 12,065 July 31, 2017 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 1,778 Other current liabilities $ 7,729 Other assets, net 1,631 Other liabilities 3,073 $ 3,409 $ 10,802
Fair Value Hedge Derivative Effect on Earnings	The following tables provide a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas' condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2018 and 2017 due to derivatives 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 April 30, For the three months ended April 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Interest rate swap agreements Interest expense $ 40 $ 323 $ (2,275 ) $ (2,275 ) 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 nine months ended April 30, For the nine months ended April 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Interest rate swap agreements Interest expense $ 266 $ 1,071 $ (6,825 ) $ (6,825 )
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 and nine months ended April 30, 2018 and 2017 due to derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments: For the three months ended April 30, 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 $ (169 ) Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ 6,628 $ — Interest rate swap agreements 10 Interest expense (60 ) — $ (159 ) $ 6,568 $ — For the three months ended April 30, 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 $ (6,642 ) Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ 2,411 $ — Interest rate swap agreements 146 Interest expense (478 ) — $ (6,496 ) $ 1,933 $ — For the nine months ended April 30, 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 $ 23,114 Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ 20,646 $ — Interest rate swap agreements 248 Interest expense (386 ) — $ 23,362 $ 20,260 $ — For the nine months ended April 30, 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 $ 12,930 Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ (1,112 ) $ — Interest rate swap agreements 974 Interest expense (1,707 ) — $ 13,904 $ (2,819 ) $ —
Derivatives not Designated as Hedging, Effect on Earnings	The following tables provide a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas' condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2018 and 2017 due to the change in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: For the three months ended April 30, 2018 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Commodity derivatives - crude oil $ — Cost of sales - midstream operations For the three months ended April 30, 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 $ 1,464 Cost of sales - midstream operations Commodity derivatives - vehicle fuel $ (393 ) Operating expense For the nine months ended April 30, 2018 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Commodity derivatives - crude oil $ (3,470 ) Cost of sales - midstream operations For the nine months ended April 30, 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 $ (784 ) Cost of sales - midstream operations Commodity derivatives - vehicle fuel $ 1,123 Operating expense
Changes in Derivative Value Effect on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The changes in derivatives included in AOCI for the nine months ended April 30, 2018 and 2017 were as follows: For the nine months ended April 30, Gains and losses on derivatives included in AOCI 2018 2017 Beginning balance $ 14,648 $ (9,815 ) Change in value of risk management commodity derivatives 23,114 12,930 Reclassification of (gains) and losses on commodity hedges to cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales, net (20,646 ) 1,112 Change in value of risk management interest rate derivatives 248 974 Reclassification of losses on interest rate hedges to interest expense 386 1,707 Ending balance $ 17,750 $ 6,908
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 April 30, 2018 and July 31, 2017 : April 30, 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 $ 14,449 Other current liabilities $ 2,207 Commodity derivatives-propane Other assets, net 5,301 Other liabilities 32 Interest rate swap agreements Prepaid expenses and other current assets 41 Other current liabilities 738 Interest rate swap agreements Other assets, net — Other liabilities 2,484 Total $ 19,791 Total $ 5,461 July 31, 2017 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 $ 11,061 Other current liabilities $ 415 Commodity derivatives-propane Other assets, net 4,413 Other liabilities 15 Interest rate swap agreements Prepaid expenses and other current assets 583 Other current liabilities 595 Interest rate swap agreements Other assets, net — Other liabilities 112 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Commodity derivatives-crude oil Prepaid expenses and other current assets 738 Other current liabilities 828 Total $ 16,795 Total $ 1,965
Schedule of Derivative Collateral	The following tables provide a summary of cash margin balances as of April 30, 2018 and July 31, 2017 , respectively: April 30, 2018 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 1,623 Other current liabilities $ 8,434 Other assets, net 1,405 Other liabilities 3,631 $ 3,028 $ 12,065 July 31, 2017 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 1,778 Other current liabilities $ 7,729 Other assets, net 1,631 Other liabilities 3,073 $ 3,409 $ 10,802
Fair Value Hedge Derivative Effect on Earnings	The following tables provides a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas, L.P.’s condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2018 and 2017 due to derivatives 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 April 30, For the three months ended April 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Interest rate swap agreements Interest expense $ 40 $ 323 $ (2,275 ) $ (2,275 ) 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 nine months ended April 30, For the nine months ended April 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Interest rate swap agreements Interest expense $ 266 $ 1,071 $ (6,825 ) $ (6,825 )
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 and nine months ended April 30, 2018 and 2017 due to derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments: For the three months ended April 30, 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 $ (169 ) Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ 6,628 $ — Interest rate swap agreements 10 Interest expense (60 ) — $ (159 ) $ 6,568 $ — For the three months ended April 30, 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 $ (6,642 ) Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ 2,411 $ — Interest rate swap agreements 146 Interest expense (478 ) — $ (6,496 ) $ 1,933 $ — For the nine months ended April 30, 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 $ 23,114 Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ 20,646 $ — Interest rate swap agreements 248 Interest expense (386 ) — $ 23,362 $ 20,260 $ — For the nine months ended April 30, 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 $ 12,930 Cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales $ (1,112 ) $ — Interest rate swap agreements 974 Interest expense (1,707 ) — $ 13,904 $ (2,819 ) $ —
Derivatives not Designated as Hedging, Effect on Earnings	The following tables provide a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas, L.P.'s condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2018 and 2017 due to the change in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: For the three months ended April 30, 2018 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Commodity derivatives - crude oil $ — Cost of sales - midstream operations For the three months ended April 30, 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 $ 1,464 Cost of sales - midstream operations Commodity derivatives - vehicle fuel $ (393 ) Operating expense For the nine months ended April 30, 2018 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income Commodity derivatives - crude oil $ (3,470 ) Cost of sales - midstream operations For the nine months ended April 30, 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 $ (784 ) Cost of sales - midstream operations Commodity derivatives - vehicle fuel $ 1,123 Operating expense
Changes in Derivative Value Effect on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The changes in derivatives included in AOCI for the nine months ended April 30, 2018 and 2017 were as follows: For the nine months ended April 30, Gains and losses on derivatives included in AOCI 2018 2017 Beginning balance $ 14,648 $ (9,815 ) Change in value of risk management commodity derivatives 23,114 12,930 Reclassification of (gains) and losses on commodity hedges to cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales, net (20,646 ) 1,112 Change in value of risk management interest rate derivatives 248 974 Reclassification of losses on interest rate hedges to interest expense 386 1,707 Ending balance $ 17,750 $ 6,908

Transactions With Related Par28

Transactions With Related Parties (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 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 April 30, For the nine months ended April 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Operating expense $ 58,842 $ 53,747 $ 181,484 $ 170,953 General and administrative expense $ 5,707 $ 6,913 $ 21,637 $ 23,713
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 April 30, For the nine months ended April 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Operating expense $ 58,842 $ 53,747 $ 181,484 $ 170,953 General and administrative expense $ 5,707 $ 6,913 $ 21,637 $ 23,713

Net Earnings (Loss) Per Commo29

Net Earnings (Loss) Per Common Unitholders' Interest (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 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 April 30, For the nine months ended April 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 (in thousands, except per common unit amounts) Common unitholders’ interest in net earnings (loss) $ 10,752 $ 6,470 $ (38,508 ) $ 1,545 Weighted average common units outstanding - basic and diluted 97,152.7 97,152.7 97,152.7 97,255.4 Basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per common unit $ 0.11 $ 0.07 $ (0.40 ) $ 0.02

Segment Reporting Segment Rep30

Segment Reporting Segment Reporting (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 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 earnings (loss): Three months ended April 30, Nine months ended April 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Net earnings (loss) attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. $ 10,861 $ 6,536 $ (38,897 ) $ 1,561 Income tax expense (benefit) 67 (192 ) 282 (194 ) Interest expense 40,375 39,860 123,855 112,107 Depreciation and amortization expense 25,348 25,737 76,565 77,546 EBITDA 76,651 71,941 161,805 191,020 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 2,738 4,697 10,731 11,396 Non-cash stock-based compensation charge — — — 3,298 Asset impairments — — 10,005 — Loss on asset sales and disposals 6,270 2,393 46,414 8,861 Other income, net (227 ) (162 ) (1,422 ) (1,433 ) Severance costs — — 1,663 1,959 Professional fees 1,289 — 3,407 — Unrealized (non-cash) loss (gain) on changes in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments — (2,234 ) 1,293 (4,449 ) Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest 201 155 (131 ) 187 Adjusted EBITDA $ 86,922 $ 76,790 $ 233,765 $ 210,839
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated	Following are total assets by segment: Assets April 30, 2018 July 31, 2017 Propane operations and related equipment sales $ 1,274,360 $ 1,194,905 Midstream operations 244,523 399,356 Corporate 13,693 15,708 Total consolidated assets $ 1,532,576 $ 1,609,969
Profit Measure [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	Following is a summary of segment information for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2018 and 2017 : Three months ended April 30, 2018 Propane operations and related equipment sales Midstream operations Corporate Total Segment revenues $ 493,215 $ 22,595 $ — $ 515,810 Direct costs (1) 397,568 21,593 9,727 428,888 Adjusted EBITDA $ 95,647 $ 1,002 $ (9,727 ) $ 86,922 Three months ended April 30, 2017 Propane operations and related equipment sales Midstream operations Corporate Total Segment revenues $ 411,433 $ 126,676 $ — $ 538,109 Direct costs (1) 324,442 127,223 9,654 461,319 Adjusted EBITDA $ 86,991 $ (547 ) $ (9,654 ) $ 76,790 Nine months ended April 30, 2018 Propane operations and related equipment sales Midstream operations Corporate Total Segment revenues $ 1,464,990 $ 260,631 $ — $ 1,725,621 Direct costs (1) 1,208,283 250,423 33,150 1,491,856 Adjusted EBITDA $ 256,707 $ 10,208 $ (33,150 ) $ 233,765 Nine months ended April 30, 2017 Propane operations and related equipment sales Midstream operations Corporate Total Segment revenues $ 1,165,394 $ 331,507 $ — $ 1,496,901 Direct costs (1) 931,631 323,714 30,717 1,286,062 Adjusted EBITDA $ 233,763 $ 7,793 $ (30,717 ) $ 210,839 (1) Direct costs are comprised of "cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales", "cost of products sold-midstream operations", "cost of products sold-other", "operating expense", "general and administrative expense", and "equipment lease expense" less , "severance charge", "professional fees", and "unrealized (non-cash) loss (gain) on changes in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments".
Capital Expenditures [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	Following are capital expenditures by segment: Nine months ended April 30, 2018 Propane operations and related equipment sales Midstream operations Corporate Total Capital expenditures: Maintenance $ 17,556 $ 210 $ 1,492 $ 19,258 Growth 34,784 1,265 — 36,049 Total $ 52,340 $ 1,475 $ 1,492 $ 55,307 Nine months ended April 30, 2017 Propane operations and related equipment sales Midstream operations Corporate Total Capital expenditures: Maintenance $ 8,533 $ 241 $ 1,905 $ 10,679 Growth 21,246 — — 21,246 Total $ 29,779 $ 241 $ 1,905 $ 31,925
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 earnings (loss): Three months ended April 30, Nine months ended April 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Net earnings (loss) $ 19,840 $ 15,395 $ (13,012 ) $ 18,555 Income tax expense (benefit) 57 (197 ) 261 (200 ) Interest expense 31,739 31,270 97,993 95,416 Depreciation and amortization expense 25,348 25,737 76,565 77,546 EBITDA 76,984 72,205 161,807 191,317 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 2,738 4,697 10,731 11,396 Non-cash stock-based compensation charge — — — 3,298 Asset impairments — — 10,005 — Loss on asset sales and disposals 6,270 2,393 46,414 8,861 Other income, net (227 ) (162 ) (1,422 ) (1,433 ) Severance costs — — 1,663 1,959 Professional fees 1,289 — 3,407 — Unrealized (non-cash) loss (gain) on changes in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments — (2,234 ) 1,293 (4,449 ) Adjusted EBITDA $ 87,054 $ 76,899 $ 233,898 $ 210,949
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated	Following are total assets by segment: Assets April 30, 2018 July 31, 2017 Propane operations and related equipment sales $ 1,274,360 $ 1,194,905 Midstream operations 244,523 399,356 Corporate 13,654 15,687 Total consolidated assets $ 1,532,537 $ 1,609,948
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 and nine months ended April 30, 2018 and 2017 : Three months ended April 30, 2018 Propane operations and related equipment sales Midstream operations Corporate Total Segment revenues $ 493,215 $ 22,595 $ — $ 515,810 Direct costs (1) 397,568 21,593 9,595 428,756 Adjusted EBITDA $ 95,647 $ 1,002 $ (9,595 ) $ 87,054 Three months ended April 30, 2017 Propane operations and related equipment sales Midstream operations Corporate Total Segment revenues $ 411,433 $ 126,676 $ — $ 538,109 Direct costs (1) 324,442 127,223 9,545 461,210 Adjusted EBITDA $ 86,991 $ (547 ) $ (9,545 ) $ 76,899 Nine months ended April 30, 2018 Propane operations and related equipment sales Midstream operations Corporate Total Segment revenues $ 1,464,990 $ 260,631 $ — $ 1,725,621 Direct costs (1) 1,208,283 250,423 33,017 1,491,723 Adjusted EBITDA $ 256,707 $ 10,208 $ (33,017 ) $ 233,898 Nine months ended April 30, 2017 Propane operations and related equipment sales Midstream operations Corporate Total Segment revenues $ 1,165,394 $ 331,507 $ — $ 1,496,901 Direct costs (1) 931,631 323,714 30,607 1,285,952 Adjusted EBITDA $ 233,763 $ 7,793 $ (30,607 ) $ 210,949 (1) Direct costs are comprised of "cost of sales-propane and other gas liquids sales", "cost of products sold-midstream operations", "cost of products sold-other", "operating expense", "general and administrative expense", and "equipment lease expense" less , "severance charge", "professional fees", and "unrealized (non-cash) loss (gain) on changes in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments".
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Capital Expenditures [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	Following are capital expenditures by segment: Nine months ended April 30, 2018 Propane operations and related equipment sales Midstream operations Corporate Total Capital expenditures: Maintenance $ 17,556 $ 210 $ 1,492 $ 19,258 Growth 34,784 1,265 — 36,049 Total $ 52,340 $ 1,475 $ 1,492 $ 55,307 Nine months ended April 30, 2017 Propane operations and related equipment sales Midstream operations Corporate Total Capital expenditures: Maintenance $ 8,533 $ 241 $ 1,905 $ 10,679 Growth 21,246 — — 21,246 Total $ 29,779 $ 241 $ 1,905 $ 31,925

Guarantor financial informati31

Guarantor financial information (Tables) - Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) As of April 30, 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 $ 9,126 $ 1 $ 364 $ — $ — $ 9,491 Accounts and notes receivable, net (3,346 ) — 23,493 182,580 — 202,727 Intercompany receivables 65,801 — — — (65,801 ) — Inventories 70,893 — 14,169 — — 85,062 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 31,167 — 12,890 2 — 44,059 Total current assets 173,641 1 50,916 182,582 (65,801 ) 341,339 Property, plant and equipment, net 552,551 — 85,137 — — 637,688 Goodwill, net 246,098 — — — — 246,098 Intangible assets, net 123,177 — 112,141 — — 235,318 Intercompany receivables 450,000 — — — (450,000 ) — Investments in consolidated subsidiaries (164,031 ) — — — 164,031 — Other assets, net 36,744 — 34,987 363 — 72,094 Total assets $ 1,418,180 $ 1 $ 283,181 $ 182,945 $ (351,770 ) $ 1,532,537 LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT) Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 50,164 $ — $ 2,221 $ 87 $ — $ 52,472 Short-term borrowings — — — — — — Collateralized note payable — — — 104,000 — 104,000 Intercompany payables — — 45,554 20,247 (65,801 ) — Other current liabilities 143,804 — 3,041 398 — 147,243 Total current liabilities 193,968 — 50,816 124,732 (65,801 ) 303,715 Long-term debt 1,646,069 — 450,000 — (450,000 ) 1,646,069 Other liabilities 29,615 — 4,610 — — 34,225 Contingencies and commitments Partners' capital (deficit): Partners' equity (469,338 ) 1 (222,245 ) 58,213 164,031 (469,338 ) Accumulated other comprehensive income 17,866 — — — — 17,866 Total partners' capital (deficit) (451,472 ) 1 (222,245 ) 58,213 164,031 (451,472 ) Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit) $ 1,418,180 $ 1 $ 283,181 $ 182,945 $ (351,770 ) $ 1,532,537 FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) As of July 31, 2017 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 $ 5,327 $ 1 $ 373 $ — $ — $ 5,701 Accounts and notes receivable, net (3,132 ) — 58,618 109,598 — 165,084 Intercompany receivables 39,877 — — — (39,877 ) — Inventories 78,963 — 13,589 — — 92,552 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 26,106 — 7,314 6 — 33,426 Total current assets 147,141 1 79,894 109,604 (39,877 ) 296,763 Property, plant and equipment, net 537,582 — 194,341 — — 731,923 Goodwill, net 246,098 — 10,005 — — 256,103 Intangible assets, net 128,209 — 122,893 — — 251,102 Intercompany receivables 450,000 — — — (450,000 ) — Investments in consolidated subsidiaries (53,915 ) — — — 53,915 — Other assets, net 35,862 — 37,618 577 — 74,057 Total assets $ 1,490,977 $ 1 $ 444,751 $ 110,181 $ (435,962 ) $ 1,609,948 LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT) Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 44,026 $ — $ 41,345 $ 190 $ — $ 85,561 Short-term borrowings 59,781 — — — — 59,781 Collateralized note payable — — — 69,000 — 69,000 Intercompany payables — — 41,645 (1,768 ) (39,877 ) — Other current liabilities 118,039 — 3,776 201 — 122,016 Total current liabilities 221,846 — 86,766 67,623 (39,877 ) 336,358 Long-term debt 1,649,139 — 450,131 — (450,000 ) 1,649,270 Other liabilities 26,790 — 4,300 28 — 31,118 Contingencies and commitments Partners' capital (deficit): Partners' equity (421,562 ) 1 (96,446 ) 42,530 53,915 (421,562 ) Accumulated other comprehensive income 14,764 — — — — 14,764 Total partners' capital (deficit) (406,798 ) 1 (96,446 ) 42,530 53,915 (406,798 ) Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit) $ 1,490,977 $ 1 $ 444,751 $ 110,181 $ (435,962 ) $ 1,609,948
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings	FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands) For the three months ended April 30, 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 $ 451,212 $ — $ 90 $ — $ — $ 451,302 Midstream operations — — 22,595 — — 22,595 Other 19,701 — 22,212 — — 41,913 Total revenues 470,913 — 44,897 — — 515,810 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales 260,317 — 102 — — 260,419 Cost of sales - midstream operations — — 14,518 — — 14,518 Cost of sales - other 2,328 — 17,522 — — 19,850 Operating expense 108,291 — 9,262 1,459 (2,433 ) 116,579 Depreciation and amortization expense 19,105 — 6,171 72 — 25,348 General and administrative expense 10,460 — 1,086 — — 11,546 Equipment lease expense 7,045 — 88 — — 7,133 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 2,738 — — — — 2,738 Loss on asset sales and disposals 2,243 — 4,027 — — 6,270 Operating income (loss) 58,386 — (7,879 ) (1,531 ) 2,433 51,409 Interest expense (20,297 ) — (10,104 ) (1,338 ) — (31,739 ) Other income (expense), net (133 ) — 360 2,433 (2,433 ) 227 Earnings (loss) before income taxes 37,956 — (17,623 ) (436 ) — 19,897 Income tax expense (benefit) 102 — (45 ) — — 57 Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiary (18,014 ) — — — 18,014 — Net earnings (loss) 19,840 — (17,578 ) (436 ) 18,014 19,840 Other comprehensive loss (6,727 ) — — — — (6,727 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ 13,113 $ — $ (17,578 ) $ (436 ) $ 18,014 $ 13,113 FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands) For the three months ended April 30, 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 $ 369,437 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 369,437 Midstream operations — — 126,676 — — 126,676 Other 17,850 — 24,146 — — 41,996 Total revenues 387,287 — 150,822 — — 538,109 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales 197,487 — — — — 197,487 Cost of sales - midstream operations — — 118,767 — — 118,767 Cost of sales - other 1,992 — 18,818 — — 20,810 Operating expense 96,264 — 8,594 1,315 (1,400 ) 104,773 Depreciation and amortization expense 18,261 — 7,418 58 — 25,737 General and administrative expense 8,930 — 939 — — 9,869 Equipment lease expense 7,108 — 162 — — 7,270 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 4,697 — — — — 4,697 Loss on asset sales and disposals 2,146 — 247 — — 2,393 Operating income (loss) 50,402 — (4,123 ) (1,373 ) 1,400 46,306 Interest expense (19,452 ) — (11,019 ) (799 ) — (31,270 ) Other income (expense), net (157 ) — 319 1,400 (1,400 ) 162 Earnings (loss) before income taxes 30,793 — (14,823 ) (772 ) — 15,198 Income tax expense (benefit) 97 — (294 ) — — (197 ) Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiary (15,301 ) — — — 15,301 — Net earnings (loss) 15,395 — (14,529 ) (772 ) 15,301 15,395 Other comprehensive income (8,429 ) — — — — (8,429 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ 6,966 $ — $ (14,529 ) $ (772 ) $ 15,301 $ 6,966 FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands) For the nine months ended April 30, 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 $ 1,345,604 $ — $ 695 $ — $ — $ 1,346,299 Midstream operations — — 260,631 — — 260,631 Other 59,085 — 59,606 — — 118,691 Total revenues 1,404,689 — 320,932 — — 1,725,621 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales 802,063 — 789 — — 802,852 Cost of sales - midstream operations — — 229,710 — — 229,710 Cost of sales - other 7,890 — 46,449 — — 54,339 Operating expense 323,619 — 28,320 4,474 (5,656 ) 350,757 Depreciation and amortization expense 55,973 — 20,377 215 — 76,565 General and administrative expense 35,048 5 4,547 — — 39,600 Equipment lease expense 20,555 — 273 — — 20,828 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 10,731 — — — — 10,731 Asset impairments — — 10,005 — — 10,005 Loss on asset sales and disposals 3,706 — 42,708 — — 46,414 Operating income (loss) 145,104 (5 ) (62,246 ) (4,689 ) 5,656 83,820 Interest expense (61,903 ) — (33,028 ) (3,062 ) — (97,993 ) Other income (expense), net 490 — 932 5,656 (5,656 ) 1,422 Earnings (loss) before income taxes 83,691 (5 ) (94,342 ) (2,095 ) — (12,751 ) Income tax expense 174 — 87 — — 261 Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiary (96,529 ) — — — 96,529 — Net earnings (loss) (13,012 ) (5 ) (94,429 ) (2,095 ) 96,529 (13,012 ) Other comprehensive income 3,102 — — — — 3,102 Comprehensive income (loss) $ (9,910 ) $ (5 ) $ (94,429 ) $ (2,095 ) $ 96,529 $ (9,910 ) FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands) For the nine months ended April 30, 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 $ 1,049,211 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 1,049,211 Midstream operations — — 331,507 — — 331,507 Other 56,785 — 59,398 — — 116,183 Total revenues 1,105,996 — 390,905 — — 1,496,901 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales 551,728 — — — — 551,728 Cost of sales - midstream operations — — 300,433 — — 300,433 Cost of sales - other 6,993 — 46,220 — — 53,213 Operating expense 297,905 — 28,482 (251 ) (3,201 ) 322,935 Depreciation and amortization expense 54,552 — 22,817 177 — 77,546 General and administrative expense 32,886 5 3,525 — — 36,416 Equipment lease expense 21,585 — 450 — — 22,035 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 11,396 — — — — 11,396 Loss on asset sales and disposals 3,666 — 5,195 — — 8,861 Operating income (loss) 125,285 (5 ) (16,217 ) 74 3,201 112,338 Interest expense (60,893 ) — (32,694 ) (1,826 ) (3 ) (95,416 ) Other income (expense), net 100 — 1,333 3,198 (3,198 ) 1,433 Earnings (loss) before income taxes 64,492 (5 ) (47,578 ) 1,446 — 18,355 Income tax expense (benefit) 171 — (371 ) — — (200 ) Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiary (45,766 ) — — — 45,766 — Net earnings (loss) 18,555 (5 ) (47,207 ) 1,446 45,766 18,555 Other comprehensive income 16,723 — — — — 16,723 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 35,278 $ (5 ) $ (47,207 ) $ 1,446 $ 45,766 $ 35,278
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) For the nine months ended April 30, 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 $ 65,604 $ (5 ) $ (3,531 ) $ 66,878 $ (35,000 ) $ 93,946 Cash flows from investing activities: Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (14,862 ) — — — — (14,862 ) Capital expenditures (57,158 ) — (1,803 ) — — (58,961 ) Proceeds from sale of assets 2,479 — 55,323 — — 57,802 Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable — — — 985,084 (985,084 ) — Cash remitted to Ferrellgas, L.P. for accounts receivable — — — (1,020,084 ) 1,020,084 — Net changes in advances with consolidated entities 116,871 — — — (116,871 ) — Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 47,330 — 53,520 (35,000 ) (81,871 ) (16,021 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Distributions (45,495 ) — — — — (45,495 ) Proceeds from increase in long-term debt 23,580 — — — — 23,580 Payments on long-term debt (1,892 ) — — — — (1,892 ) Net reductions in short-term borrowings (84,179 ) — — — — (84,179 ) Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings — — — 35,000 — 35,000 Net changes in advances with parent — 5 (49,998 ) (66,878 ) 116,871 — Cash paid for financing costs (1,149 ) — — — — (1,149 ) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (109,135 ) 5 (49,998 ) (31,878 ) 116,871 (74,135 ) Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 3,799 — (9 ) — — 3,790 Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year 5,327 1 373 — — 5,701 Cash and cash equivalents - end of year $ 9,126 $ 1 $ 364 $ — $ — $ 9,491 FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) For the nine months ended April 30, 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 $ 186,530 $ (5 ) $ (73,168 ) $ 38,042 $ (27,000 ) $ 124,399 Cash flows from investing activities: Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (3,539 ) — — — — (3,539 ) Capital expenditures (35,116 ) — (296 ) — — (35,412 ) Proceeds from sale of assets 4,721 — — — — 4,721 Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable — — — 803,109 (803,109 ) — Cash remitted to Ferrellgas, L.P. for accounts receivable — — — (830,109 ) 830,109 — Net changes in advances with consolidated entities (35,476 ) — — 244 35,232 — Other (37 ) — — — — (37 ) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (69,447 ) — (296 ) (26,756 ) 62,232 (34,267 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Distributions (94,413 ) — — — — (94,413 ) Contributions from Partners 167,640 — — — — 167,640 Proceeds from increase in long-term debt 52,354 — — — — 52,354 Payments on long-term debt (173,471 ) — — — — (173,471 ) Net reductions in short-term borrowings (62,902 ) — — — — (62,902 ) Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings — — — 27,000 — 27,000 Net changes in advances with parent — 5 73,269 (38,042 ) (35,232 ) — Cash paid for financing costs (1,820 ) — — (244 ) — (2,064 ) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (112,612 ) 5 73,269 (11,286 ) (35,232 ) (85,856 ) Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 4,471 — (195 ) — — 4,276 Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year 4,472 1 417 — — 4,890 Cash and cash equivalents - end of year $ 8,943 $ 1 $ 222 $ — $ — $ 9,166

Partnership Organization And 32

Partnership Organization And Formation (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018employeesubsidiaryshares	Jul. 31, 2017shares
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 Statem33

Supplemental Financial Statement Information (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands, gal in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018USD ($)gal	Apr. 30, 2017USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2018USD ($)gal	Apr. 30, 2017USD ($)
Loss on sale of assets and other	$ 5,033	$ 2,393	$ 9,662	$ 8,861
Maximum term of supply procurement contracts			36 months
Net procurement of fixed priced propane in gallons | gal	70.7		70.7
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Loss on sale of assets and other	$ 5,033	$ 2,393	$ 9,662	$ 8,861
Maximum term of supply procurement contracts			36 months
Net procurement of fixed priced propane in gallons | gal	70.7		70.7
Midstream - Crude Oil Logistics [Member]
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Loss (Gain) on Write-down			$ 35,500
Number of rail cars sold	1,292		1,292
Loss on sale of assets and other			$ 3,800
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment	$ 51,300
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets and Asset Impairment Charges			36,800
Other Assets, Noncurrent	$ 8,500		8,500
Midstream - Crude Oil Logistics [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Loss (Gain) on Write-down			$ 35,500
Number of rail cars sold	1,292		1,292
Loss on sale of assets and other			$ 3,800
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment	$ 51,300
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets and Asset Impairment Charges			36,800
Other Assets, Noncurrent	$ 8,500		$ 8,500

Supplemental Financial Statem34

Supplemental Financial Statement Information (Schedule Of Inventories) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Propane gas and related products	$ 58,142	$ 67,049
Appliances, parts and supplies	26,920	25,503
Inventories	85,062	92,552
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Propane gas and related products	58,142	67,049
Appliances, parts and supplies	26,920	25,503
Inventories	$ 85,062	$ 92,552

Supplemental Financial Statem35

Supplemental Financial Statement Information Supplemental Financial Statement Information (Other Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Noncurrent	$ 33,962	$ 32,500
Other Assets	38,132	41,557
Other Assets, Noncurrent	72,094	74,057
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Noncurrent	33,962	32,500
Other Assets	38,132	41,557
Other Assets, Noncurrent	$ 72,094	$ 74,057

Supplemental Financial Statem36

Supplemental Financial Statement Information (Other Current Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Accrued interest	$ 50,586	$ 18,671
Customer deposits and advances	18,956	25,541
Other	89,333	82,012
Other current liabilities	158,875	126,224
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accrued interest	38,954	14,737
Customer deposits and advances	18,956	25,541
Other	89,333	81,738
Other current liabilities	$ 147,243	$ 122,016

Supplemental Financial Statem37

Supplemental Financial Statement Information (Shipping And Handling Expenses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Shipping and handling expenses	$ 56,198	$ 51,830	$ 168,726	$ 156,951
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Shipping and handling expenses	56,198	51,830	168,726	156,951
Operating Expense [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Shipping and handling expenses	48,351	44,309	146,279	134,090
Operating Expense [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Shipping and handling expenses	48,351	44,309	146,279	134,090
Depreciation And Amortization Expense [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Shipping and handling expenses	1,340	957	3,575	2,979
Depreciation And Amortization Expense [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Shipping and handling expenses	1,340	957	3,575	2,979
Equipment Lease Expense [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Shipping and handling expenses	6,507	6,564	18,872	19,882
Equipment Lease Expense [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Shipping and handling expenses	$ 6,507	$ 6,564	$ 18,872	$ 19,882

Supplemental Financial Statem38

Supplemental Financial Statement Information Supplemental Financial Statement Information (Loss on asset sales and disposals) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Loss on asset sales and disposals [Line Items]
Loss on sale of assets classified as held for sale	$ 1,237	$ 0	$ 36,752	$ 0
Loss on sale of assets and other	5,033	2,393	9,662	8,861
Loss on asset sales and disposals	6,270	2,393	46,414	8,861
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Loss on asset sales and disposals [Line Items]
Loss on sale of assets classified as held for sale	1,237	0	36,752	0
Loss on sale of assets and other	5,033	2,393	9,662	8,861
Loss on asset sales and disposals	$ 6,270	$ 2,393	$ 46,414	$ 8,861

Supplemental Financial Statem39

Supplemental Financial Statement Information Supplemental financial statement information (Significant Cash and Non-Cash Activities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Interest Paid	$ 85,171	$ 73,276
Proceeds from Income Tax Refunds	(458)
Income Taxes Paid		28
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Value of Liabilities Assumed	1,508	856
Change In Capital Expenditures Incurred But Not Yet Paid	386	(111)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Interest Paid	69,775	67,314
Proceeds from Income Tax Refunds	(479)
Income Taxes Paid		23
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Value of Liabilities Assumed	1,508	856
Change In Capital Expenditures Incurred But Not Yet Paid	$ 386	$ (111)

Accounts And Notes Receivable40

Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net And Accounts Receivable Securitization (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017	May 14, 2018
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	$ 182,486,000	$ 109,407,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	182,486,000	109,407,000
Accounts Receivable Securitization [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	182,500,000	109,400,000
Collateralized notes payable	104,000,000	69,000,000
Proceeds from accounts receivable securitization	104,000,000	69,000,000
Available proceeds from additional trade accounts receivable	$ 19,000,000	$ 0
Weighted average interest rate on borrowings under accounts receivable securitization	4.20%	4.00%
Accounts Receivable Securitization [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	$ 182,500,000	$ 109,400,000
Collateralized notes payable	104,000,000	69,000,000
Proceeds from accounts receivable securitization	104,000,000	69,000,000
Available proceeds from additional trade accounts receivable	$ 19,000,000	$ 0
Weighted average interest rate on borrowings under accounts receivable securitization	4.20%	4.00%
Asset-backed Securities, Securitized Loans and Receivables [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable Securitization Program, Maximum Capacity	$ 225,000,000
Asset-backed Securities, Securitized Loans and Receivables [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable Securitization Program, Maximum Capacity	$ 225,000,000
Asset-backed Securities, Securitized Loans and Receivables [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable Securitization Program, Maximum Capacity			$ 250,000,000
Asset-backed Securities, Securitized Loans and Receivables [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable Securitization Program, Maximum Capacity			$ 250,000,000

Accounts And Notes Receivable41

Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net And Accounts Receivable Securitization (Accounts And Notes Receivable) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	$ 182,486	$ 109,407
Accounts receivable	13,131	47,346
Notes Receivable, Related Parties, Current	10,000	10,000
Other	232	307
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts	(3,122)	(1,976)
Accounts and notes receivable, net	202,727	165,084
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	182,486	109,407
Accounts receivable	13,131	47,346
Notes Receivable, Related Parties, Current	10,000	10,000
Other	232	307
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts	(3,122)	(1,976)
Accounts and notes receivable, net	$ 202,727	$ 165,084

Debt (Short-Term Borrowings Nar

Debt (Short-Term Borrowings Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Short-term borrowings	$ 0	$ 59,781,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Short-term borrowings	0	59,781,000
Two Thousand and Eighteen Credit Facility [Member]
Short-term borrowings	0	59,800,000
Two Thousand and Eighteen Credit Facility [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Short-term borrowings	$ 0	$ 59,800,000

Debt Debt (Components of Long-T

Debt Debt (Components of Long-Term Debt) (Details) - Secured Debt [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 04, 2018	Apr. 30, 2018
Two Thousand and Twenty Three Credit Facility [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 575
Two Thousand and Eighteen Credit Facility [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		$ 575
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Two Thousand and Twenty Three Credit Facility [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 575
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Two Thousand and Eighteen Credit Facility [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		$ 575

Debt (Secured Credit Facility N

Debt (Secured Credit Facility Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Apr. 30, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	$ 111.8	$ 139.2
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Available borrowing capacity	252.3	190.3
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	111.8	139.2
Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total credit faciltiy borrowings outstanding	184.9	245.5
Other Long-term Debt, Noncurrent	$ 184.9	$ 185.7
Weighted average interest rate on credit facility borrowings	6.70%	6.00%
Secured Debt [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total credit faciltiy borrowings outstanding	$ 184.9	$ 245.5
Other Long-term Debt, Noncurrent	$ 184.9	$ 185.7
Weighted average interest rate on credit facility borrowings	6.70%	6.00%
Letter of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Available borrowing capacity	$ 88.2	$ 60.8
Letter of Credit [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Available borrowing capacity	88.2	60.8
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Available borrowing capacity	$ 252.3	$ 190.3

Debt Debt (Fixed Charge Coverag

Debt Debt (Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio) (Details) - $ / shares	May 24, 2018	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2018
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Distributions Declared, Per Unit		$ 0.10
Required fixed charge coverage ratio		175.00%
Current fixed charge coverage ratio		156.00%
Subsequent Event [Member]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Distributions Declared, Per Unit	$ 0.10
Fixed Charge Coverage Covenant [Member]
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description		10.8
Debt Instrument, Restrictive Covenants			50
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance			9.8

Partners' Capital (Narrative) (

Partners' Capital (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Jun. 14, 2018	May 24, 2018	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2017
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding			97,152,665	97,152,665		97,152,665
Cash distributions declared per common unit			$ 0.10
General partner ownership interest				1.00%
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
General partner ownership interest				1.00%
Contributions from partners				$ 0	$ 167,640
JEF Capital Management [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding			4,758,859	4,758,859
Ferrell Resources Holdings, Inc. [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding			4,616	4,616
FCI Trading Corp. [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding			195,686	195,686		195,686
General Partner [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
General partner ownership interest				2.00%	2.00%
Contributions from partners					$ 1,700
Non-cash contributions				$ 200	$ 300
General Partner [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
General partner ownership interest				1.0101%	1.0101%
Contributions from partners					$ 1,700
Non-cash contributions				$ 100	$ 100
Ferrell Propane, Inc [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding			51,204	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%
Subsequent Event [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Cash distribution declaration date		May 24, 2018
Cash distributions declared per common unit		$ 0.10
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Distribution Date	Jun. 14, 2018
Subsequent Event [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Cash distribution declaration date		May 24, 2018
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Distribution Date	Jun. 14, 2018
Subsequent Event [Member] | FCI Trading Corp. [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Declared		$ 20
Subsequent Event [Member] | Ferrellgas Partners [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Declared		25,300
Subsequent Event [Member] | General Partner [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Declared		98
Subsequent Event [Member] | General Partner [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Declared		300
Subsequent Event [Member] | Ferrell Propane, Inc [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Declared		5
Subsequent Event [Member] | Ferrell Companies [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Declared		$ 2,253

Partners' Capital (Distribution

Partners' Capital (Distributions Paid) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid	$ 9,813	$ 9,813	$ 29,440	$ 69,920
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid	10,115	9,913	45,495	94,413
Public Common Unitholders [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid	6,961	6,961	20,884	49,600
Ferrell Companies [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid	2,253	2,253	6,759	16,052
FCI Trading Corp. [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid	20	20	60	140
Ferrell Propane, Inc [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid	5	5	15	36
James E. Ferrell [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid	476	476	1,428	3,393
Ferrellgas Partners [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid	10,013	9,813	45,036	93,620
General Partner [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid	98	98	294	699
General Partner [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid	$ 102	$ 100	$ 459	$ 793

Partners' Capital (Distributi48

Partners' Capital (Distributions Expected To Be Paid To Related Parties) (Details) - Subsequent Event [Member] $ in Thousands	May 24, 2018USD ($)
Ferrell Companies [Member]
Distribution Expected To Be Made to Member or Limited Partner [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Declared	$ 2,253
FCI Trading Corp. [Member]
Distribution Expected To Be Made to Member or Limited Partner [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Declared	20
Ferrell Propane, Inc [Member]
Distribution Expected To Be Made to Member or Limited Partner [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Declared	5
James E. Ferrell [Member]
Distribution Expected To Be Made to Member or Limited Partner [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Declared	476
General Partner [Member]
Distribution Expected To Be Made to Member or Limited Partner [Line Items]
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Declared	$ 98

Partners' Capital (Deficit) Par

Partners' Capital (Deficit) Partners' Capital (Limited Partner Units) (Details) - shares	Apr. 30, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
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

Fair Value Measurements Fair Va

Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 29.3
Increase (Decrease) in Notes Receivables	4.7
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	1,890.1	$ 1,966.6
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	29.3
Increase (Decrease) in Notes Receivables	4.7
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	$ 1,560.8	$ 1,645.3

Fair Value Measurements (Assets

Fair Value Measurements (Assets And Liabilities Fair Value Hierarchy) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Interest rate swap assets	$ 41	$ 583
Propane commodity derivative assets	19,750	16,212
Interest rate swap liabilities	(3,222)	(707)
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	(2,239)	(1,258)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Interest rate swap assets	41	583
Propane commodity derivative assets	19,750	16,212
Interest rate swap liabilities	(3,222)	(707)
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	(2,239)	(1,258)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Interest rate swap assets	0	0
Propane commodity derivative assets	0	0
Interest rate swap liabilities	0	0
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Interest rate swap assets	0	0
Propane commodity derivative assets	0	0
Interest rate swap liabilities	0	0
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Interest rate swap assets	41	583
Propane commodity derivative assets	19,750	16,212
Interest rate swap liabilities	(3,222)	(707)
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	(2,239)	(1,258)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Interest rate swap assets	41	583
Propane commodity derivative assets	19,750	16,212
Interest rate swap liabilities	(3,222)	(707)
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	(2,239)	(1,258)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Interest rate swap assets	0	0
Propane commodity derivative assets	0	0
Interest rate swap liabilities	0	0
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Interest rate swap assets	0	0
Propane commodity derivative assets	0	0
Interest rate swap liabilities	0	0
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	$ 0	$ 0

Derivative Instruments and He52

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Narrative) (Details) MMBbls in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018USD ($)MMBbls	Apr. 30, 2017USD ($)
Reclassification of net gain to earnings during next 12 months	$ 12,200,000
Description of Reclassification of Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss)	0
Number of barrels of propane covered by cash flow hedges | MMBbls	2.3
Derivative amount of credit risk	$ 5,700,000
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	$ 12,200,000
Description of Reclassification of Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss)	0
Number of barrels of propane covered by cash flow hedges | MMBbls	2.3
Derivative amount of credit risk	$ 5,700,000
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 He53

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Fair Value of Financial Derivatives Balance Sheet Locations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Propane commodity derivative assets	$ 19,750	$ 16,212
Interest rate swap assets	41	583
Derivative assets, fair value	19,791	16,795
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	2,239	1,258
Interest rate swap liabilities	3,222	707
Derivative liabilities, fair value	5,461	1,965
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Propane commodity derivative assets	19,750	16,212
Interest rate swap assets	41	583
Derivative assets, fair value	19,791	16,795
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	2,239	1,258
Interest rate swap liabilities	3,222	707
Derivative liabilities, fair value	5,461	1,965
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Propane commodity derivative assets	14,449	11,061
Interest rate swap assets	41	583
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Propane commodity derivative assets	14,449	11,061
Interest rate swap assets	41	583
Other assets, net [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Propane commodity derivative assets	5,301	4,413
Interest rate swap assets	0	0
Other assets, net [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Propane commodity derivative assets	5,301	4,413
Interest rate swap assets	0	0
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	2,207	415
Interest rate swap liabilities	738	595
Other Current Liabilities [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	2,207	415
Interest rate swap liabilities	738	595
Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	32	15
Interest rate swap liabilities	2,484	112
Other Liabilities [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Propane commodity derivative liabilities	32	15
Interest rate swap liabilities	$ 2,484	112
Midstream - Crude Oil Logistics [Member] | Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments at Fair Value, Net		738
Midstream - Crude Oil Logistics [Member] | Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments at Fair Value, Net		738
Midstream - Crude Oil Logistics [Member] | Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability, at Fair Value		828
Midstream - Crude Oil Logistics [Member] | Other Current Liabilities [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability, at Fair Value		$ 828

Derivative Instruments and He54

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Schedule of Derivative Collateral) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Derivative Asset, Fair Value of Collateral	$ 3,028	$ 3,409
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral	12,065	10,802
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value of Collateral	3,028	3,409
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral	12,065	10,802
Other assets, net [Member]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value of Collateral	1,405	1,631
Other assets, net [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value of Collateral	1,405	1,631
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value of Collateral	1,623	1,778
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value of Collateral	1,623	1,778
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral	8,434	7,729
Other Current Liabilities [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral	8,434	7,729
Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral	3,631	3,073
Other Liabilities [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral	$ 3,631	$ 3,073

Derivative Instruments and He55

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Fair Value Hedge Derivative Effect on Earnings) (Details) - Interest Rate Swap [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	$ 40	$ 323	$ 266	$ 1,071
Interest expense recognized on fixed-rate debt	(2,275)	(2,275)	(6,825)	(6,825)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	40	323	266	1,071
Interest expense recognized on fixed-rate debt	$ (2,275)	$ (2,275)	$ (6,825)	$ (6,825)

Derivative Instruments and He56

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Effect on Comprehensive Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	$ (159)	$ (6,496)	$ 23,362	$ 13,904
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income	6,568	1,933	20,260	(2,819)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	0	0	0	0
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	(159)	(6,496)	23,362	13,904
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income	6,568	1,933	20,260	(2,819)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	0	0	0	0
Propane commodity derivatives [Member]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	(169)	(6,642)	23,114	12,930
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income			20,646	(1,112)
Propane commodity derivatives [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	(169)	(6,642)	23,114	12,930
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income			20,646	(1,112)
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	10	146	248	974
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	10	146	248	974
Cost of Product Sold [Member] | Propane commodity derivatives [Member]
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income	6,628	2,411	20,646	(1,112)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	0	0	0	0
Cost of Product Sold [Member] | Propane commodity derivatives [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income	6,628	2,411	20,646	(1,112)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	0	0	0	0
Interest Expense [Member] | Propane commodity derivatives [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net			0
Interest Expense [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income	(60)	(478)	(386)	(1,707)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	0	0	0	0
Interest Expense [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income	(60)	(478)	(386)	(1,707)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Derivative Instruments and He57

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Effect on Earnings) (Details) - Operating Expense [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Propane and related equipment sales [Member]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net		$ (393)		$ 1,123
Propane and related equipment sales [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net		(393)		1,123
Midstream - Crude Oil Logistics [Member]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	$ 0	1,464	$ (3,470)	(784)
Midstream - Crude Oil Logistics [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	$ 0	$ 1,464	$ (3,470)	$ (784)

Derivative Instruments and He58

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Changes in Derivative Value Effect on Other Comprehensive Income Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Beginning balance	$ 17,672		$ 17,672		$ 14,601
Change in value of risk management derivatives	(159)	$ (6,496)	23,362	$ 13,904
Reclassification of gains and losses on commodity hedges to cost of product sold - propane and other gas liquids sales	(6,568)	(1,933)	(20,260)	2,819
Ending balance	17,672		17,672
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Beginning balance	17,866		17,866		14,764
Change in value of risk management derivatives	(159)	(6,496)	23,362	13,904
Reclassification of gains and losses on commodity hedges to cost of product sold - propane and other gas liquids sales	(6,568)	(1,933)	(20,260)	2,819
Ending balance	17,866		17,866
Propane commodity derivatives [Member]
Change in value of risk management derivatives	(169)	(6,642)	23,114	12,930
Reclassification of gains and losses on commodity hedges to cost of product sold - propane and other gas liquids sales			(20,646)	1,112
Propane commodity derivatives [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Change in value of risk management derivatives	(169)	(6,642)	23,114	12,930
Reclassification of gains and losses on commodity hedges to cost of product sold - propane and other gas liquids sales			(20,646)	1,112
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Change in value of risk management derivatives	10	146	248	974
Derivative, Net Hedge Ineffectiveness Gain (Loss)			386	1,707
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Change in value of risk management derivatives	10	146	248	974
Derivative, Net Hedge Ineffectiveness Gain (Loss)			386	1,707
Derivative [Member]
Beginning balance	17,750	6,908	17,750	6,908	14,648	$ (9,815)
Ending balance	17,750	6,908	17,750	6,908
Derivative [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Beginning balance	17,750	6,908	17,750	6,908	$ 14,648	$ (9,815)
Ending balance	$ 17,750	$ 6,908	$ 17,750	$ 6,908

Transactions With Related Par59

Transactions With Related Parties (Narrative) (Details)	Apr. 30, 2018employee
Number of employees	0
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Number of employees	0

Transactions With Related Par60

Transactions With Related Parties (Schedule Of Transactions With Related Parties) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
General and administrative expense	$ 11,678	$ 9,978	$ 39,733	$ 36,526
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
General and administrative expense	11,546	9,869	39,600	36,416
Compensation And Benefits [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Operating expense	58,842	53,747	181,484	170,953
General and administrative expense	5,707	6,913	21,637	23,713
Compensation And Benefits [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Operating expense	58,842	53,747	181,484	170,953
General and administrative expense	$ 5,707	$ 6,913	$ 21,637	$ 23,713

Contingencies And Commitments (

Contingencies And Commitments (Narrative) (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2018
Required fixed charge coverage ratio	175.00%
Current fixed charge coverage ratio	156.00%
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Distributions Declared, Per Unit	$ 0.10
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Required fixed charge coverage ratio	175.00%
Debt Instrument, Restrictive Covenants		50
Current fixed charge coverage ratio	156.00%
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance	9.8
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description	10.8
Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Distributions Declared, Per Unit	$ 0.10

Net Earnings Per Common Unithol

Net Earnings Per Common Unitholders' Interest Net Earnings (Loss) Per Common Unitholders' Interest (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Dilutive effect on earnings per share	$ 0	$ 0

Net Earnings Per Common Unith63

Net Earnings Per Common Unitholders' Interest Net Earnings (Loss) Per Common Unitholders' Interest (Earnings Distribution Allocation) (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 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 Commo64

Net Earnings (Loss) Per Common Unitholders' Interest (Schedule of Earnings Per Share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Common unitholders' interest in net earnings	$ 10,752	$ 6,470	$ (38,508)	$ 1,545
Weighted average common units outstanding - diluted	97,152,700	97,152,700	97,152,700	97,255,400
Basic and diluted net earnings per common unitholders' interest	$ 0.11	$ 0.07	$ (0.40)	$ 0.02

Segment Reporting Segment Rep65

Segment Reporting Segment Reporting (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Goodwill [Line Items]
Asset Impairment Charges	$ 0	$ 0	$ 10,005	$ 0
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Asset Impairment Charges	$ 0	$ 0	$ 10,005	$ 0

Segment Reporting Segment Rep66

Segment Reporting Segment Reporting (Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues	$ 515,810	$ 538,109	$ 1,725,621	$ 1,496,901
Costs and Expenses	428,888	461,319	1,491,856	1,286,062
Adjusted EBITDA	86,922	76,790	233,765	210,839
Propane and related equipment sales [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues	493,215	411,433	1,464,990	1,165,394
Costs and Expenses	397,568	324,442	1,208,283	931,631
Adjusted EBITDA	95,647	86,991	256,707	233,763
Midstream Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues	22,595	126,676	260,631	331,507
Costs and Expenses	21,593	127,223	250,423	323,714
Adjusted EBITDA	1,002	(547)	10,208	7,793
Corporate Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues	0	0	0	0
Costs and Expenses	9,727	9,654	33,150	30,717
Adjusted EBITDA	(9,727)	(9,654)	(33,150)	(30,717)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues	515,810	538,109	1,725,621	1,496,901
Costs and Expenses	428,756	461,210	1,491,723	1,285,952
Adjusted EBITDA	87,054	76,899	233,898	210,949
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Propane and related equipment sales [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues	493,215	411,433	1,464,990	1,165,394
Costs and Expenses	397,568	324,442	1,208,283	931,631
Adjusted EBITDA	95,647	86,991	256,707	233,763
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Midstream Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues	22,595	126,676	260,631	331,507
Costs and Expenses	21,593	127,223	250,423	323,714
Adjusted EBITDA	1,002	(547)	10,208	7,793
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Corporate Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues	0	0	0	0
Costs and Expenses	9,595	9,545	33,017	30,607
Adjusted EBITDA	$ (9,595)	$ (9,545)	$ (33,017)	$ (30,607)

Segment Reporting Segment Rep67

Segment Reporting Segment Reporting (Reconciliation of Consolidated EBITDA to Consolidated Net Earnings) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	$ 10,861	$ 6,536	$ (38,897)	$ 1,561
Income tax expense (benefit)	67	(192)	282	(194)
Interest Expense	40,375	39,860	123,855	112,107
Depreciation and amortization expense	25,348	25,737	76,565	77,546
EBITDA	76,651	71,941	161,805	191,020
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Compensation Expense	2,738	4,697	10,731	11,396
Non-cash stock-based compensation charge	0	0	0	3,298
Asset Impairment Charges	0	0	10,005	0
Loss on asset sales and disposals	6,270	2,393	46,414	8,861
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)	(227)	(162)	(1,422)	(1,433)
Severance Costs	0	0	1,663	1,959
Legal Fees	1,289	0	3,407	0
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain	0	(2,234)		(4,449)
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Loss			1,293
Net earnings (loss)	11,062	6,691	(39,028)	1,748
Adjusted EBITDA	86,922	76,790	233,765	210,839
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net earnings (loss)	201	155	(131)	187
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	19,840	15,395	(13,012)	18,555
Income tax expense (benefit)	57	(197)	261	(200)
Interest Expense	31,739	31,270	97,993	95,416
Depreciation and amortization expense	25,348	25,737	76,565	77,546
EBITDA	76,984	72,205	161,807	191,317
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Compensation Expense	2,738	4,697	10,731	11,396
Non-cash stock-based compensation charge	0	0	0	3,298
Asset Impairment Charges	0	0	10,005	0
Loss on asset sales and disposals	6,270	2,393	46,414	8,861
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)	(227)	(162)	(1,422)	(1,433)
Severance Costs	0	0	1,663	1,959
Legal Fees	1,289	0	3,407	0
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain	0	(2,234)		(4,449)
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Loss			1,293
Net earnings (loss)	19,840	15,395	(13,012)	18,555
Adjusted EBITDA	$ 87,054	$ 76,899	233,898	$ 210,949
General Partner [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net earnings (loss)			(389)
General Partner [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net earnings (loss)			$ (131)

Segment Reporting Segment Rep68

Segment Reporting Segment Reporting (Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	$ 1,532,576	$ 1,609,969
Propane and related equipment sales [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	1,274,360	1,194,905
Midstream Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	244,523	399,356
Corporate Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	13,693	15,708
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	1,532,537	1,609,948
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Propane and related equipment sales [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	1,274,360	1,194,905
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Midstream Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	244,523	399,356
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Corporate Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	$ 13,654	$ 15,687

Segment Reporting Segment Rep69

Segment Reporting Segment Reporting (Schedule of Capital Expenditure Information, by Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	$ 55,307	$ 31,925
Propane and related equipment sales [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	52,340	29,779
Corporate Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	1,492	1,905
Midstream Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	1,475	241
Maintenance Capital Expenditures [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	19,258	10,679
Maintenance Capital Expenditures [Member] | Propane and related equipment sales [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	17,556	8,533
Maintenance Capital Expenditures [Member] | Corporate Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	1,492	1,905
Maintenance Capital Expenditures [Member] | Midstream Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	210	241
Growth Capital Expenditures [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	36,049	21,246
Growth Capital Expenditures [Member] | Propane and related equipment sales [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	34,784	21,246
Growth Capital Expenditures [Member] | Corporate Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	0	0
Growth Capital Expenditures [Member] | Midstream Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	1,265	0
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	55,307	31,925
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Propane and related equipment sales [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	52,340	29,779
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Corporate Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	1,492	1,905
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Midstream Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	1,475	241
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Maintenance Capital Expenditures [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	19,258	10,679
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Maintenance Capital Expenditures [Member] | Propane and related equipment sales [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	17,556	8,533
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Maintenance Capital Expenditures [Member] | Corporate Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	1,492	1,905
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Maintenance Capital Expenditures [Member] | Midstream Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	210	241
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Growth Capital Expenditures [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	36,049	21,246
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Growth Capital Expenditures [Member] | Propane and related equipment sales [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	34,784	21,246
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Growth Capital Expenditures [Member] | Corporate Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	0	0
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Growth Capital Expenditures [Member] | Midstream Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Capital Expenditures	$ 1,265	$ 0

Guarantor financial informati70

Guarantor financial information - Narrative (Details) - Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 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 informati71

Guarantor financial information - Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017	Apr. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 9,499	$ 5,760	$ 9,506	$ 4,965
Accounts and notes receivable	202,727	165,084
Inventories	85,062	92,552
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	44,090	33,388
Total current assets	341,378	296,784
Property, plant and equipment, net	637,688	731,923
Goodwill	246,098	256,103
Intangible assets, net	235,318	251,102
Other assets, net	72,094	74,057
Total assets	1,532,576	1,609,969
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	52,472	85,561
Short-term borrowings	0	59,781
Collateralized note payable	104,000	69,000
Other current liabilities	158,875	126,224
Total current liabilities	315,347	340,566
Long-term debt	1,995,608	1,995,795
Other liabilities	34,225	31,118
Contingencies and commitments
Partners' capital
Partners' equity	(808,221)	(753,578)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	17,672	14,601
Total partners' capital (deficit)	(812,604)	(757,510)
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	1,532,576	1,609,969
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	9,491	5,701	9,166	4,890
Accounts and notes receivable	202,727	165,084
Intercompany receivables	0	0
Inventories	85,062	92,552
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	44,059	33,426
Total current assets	341,339	296,763
Property, plant and equipment, net	637,688	731,923
Goodwill	246,098	256,103
Intangible assets, net	235,318	251,102
Intercompany receivables	0	0
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries	0	0
Other assets, net	72,094	74,057
Total assets	1,532,537	1,609,948
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	52,472	85,561
Short-term borrowings	0	59,781
Collateralized note payable	104,000	69,000
Intercompany Payables	0	0
Other current liabilities	147,243	122,016
Total current liabilities	303,715	336,358
Long-term debt	1,646,069	1,649,270
Other liabilities	34,225	31,118
Contingencies and commitments
Partners' capital
Partners' equity	(469,338)	(421,562)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	17,866	14,764
Total partners' capital (deficit)	(451,472)	(406,798)
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	1,532,537	1,609,948
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. (Parent and Co-Issuer) [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	9,126	5,327	8,943	4,472
Accounts and notes receivable	(3,346)	(3,132)
Intercompany receivables	65,801	39,877
Inventories	70,893	78,963
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	31,167	26,106
Total current assets	173,641	147,141
Property, plant and equipment, net	552,551	537,582
Goodwill	246,098	246,098
Intangible assets, net	123,177	128,209
Intercompany receivables	450,000	450,000
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries	(164,031)	(53,915)
Other assets, net	36,744	35,862
Total assets	1,418,180	1,490,977
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	50,164	44,026
Short-term borrowings	0	59,781
Collateralized note payable	0	0
Intercompany Payables	0	0
Other current liabilities	143,804	118,039
Total current liabilities	193,968	221,846
Long-term debt	1,646,069	1,649,139
Other liabilities	29,615	26,790
Partners' capital
Partners' equity	(469,338)	(421,562)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	17,866	14,764
Total partners' capital (deficit)	(451,472)	(406,798)
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	1,418,180	1,490,977
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	364	373	222	417
Accounts and notes receivable	23,493	58,618
Intercompany receivables	0	0
Inventories	14,169	13,589
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	12,890	7,314
Total current assets	50,916	79,894
Property, plant and equipment, net	85,137	194,341
Goodwill	0	10,005
Intangible assets, net	112,141	122,893
Intercompany receivables	0	0
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries	0	0
Other assets, net	34,987	37,618
Total assets	283,181	444,751
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	2,221	41,345
Short-term borrowings	0	0
Collateralized note payable	0	0
Intercompany Payables	45,554	41,645
Other current liabilities	3,041	3,776
Total current liabilities	50,816	86,766
Long-term debt	450,000	450,131
Other liabilities	4,610	4,300
Partners' capital
Partners' equity	(222,245)	(96,446)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0
Total partners' capital (deficit)	(222,245)	(96,446)
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	283,181	444,751
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0
Accounts and notes receivable	182,580	109,598
Intercompany receivables	0	0
Inventories	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	2	6
Total current assets	182,582	109,604
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	363	577
Total assets	182,945	110,181
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	87	190
Short-term borrowings	0	0
Collateralized note payable	104,000	69,000
Intercompany Payables	20,247	(1,768)
Other current liabilities	398	201
Total current liabilities	124,732	67,623
Long-term debt	0	0
Other liabilities	0	28
Partners' capital
Partners' equity	58,213	42,530
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0
Total partners' capital (deficit)	58,213	42,530
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	182,945	110,181
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	(65,801)	(39,877)
Inventories	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	0	0
Total current assets	(65,801)	(39,877)
Property, plant and equipment, net	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Intangible assets, net	0	0
Intercompany receivables	(450,000)	(450,000)
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries	164,031	53,915
Other assets, net	0	0
Total assets	(351,770)	(435,962)
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	0	0
Short-term borrowings	0	0
Collateralized note payable	0	0
Intercompany Payables	(65,801)	(39,877)
Other current liabilities	0	0
Total current liabilities	(65,801)	(39,877)
Long-term debt	(450,000)	(450,000)
Other liabilities	0	0
Partners' capital
Partners' equity	164,031	53,915
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0
Total partners' capital (deficit)	164,031	53,915
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	$ (351,770)	$ (435,962)

Guarantor financial informati72

Guarantor financial information - Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Revenues:
Propane and other gas liquids sales	$ 451,302	$ 369,437	$ 1,346,299	$ 1,049,211
Midstream operations	22,595	126,676	260,631	331,507
Other	41,913	41,996	118,691	116,183
Total revenues	515,810	538,109	1,725,621	1,496,901
Costs and expenses:
Cost of product sold - propane and other gas liquids sales	260,419	197,487	802,852	551,728
Cost of sales - midstream operations	14,518	118,767	229,710	300,433
Cost of product sold - other	19,850	20,810	54,339	53,213
Operating expense	116,579	104,773	350,757	322,935
Depreciation and amortization expense	25,348	25,737	76,565	77,546
General and administrative expense	11,678	9,978	39,733	36,526
Equipment lease expense	7,133	7,270	20,828	22,035
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	2,738	4,697	10,731	11,396
Asset Impairment Charges	0	0	10,005	0
Loss on asset sales and disposals	6,270	2,393	46,414	8,861
Operating income (loss)	51,277	46,197	83,687	112,228
Interest expense	(40,375)	(39,860)	(123,855)	(112,107)
Other income (expense), net	227	162	1,422	1,433
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	11,129	6,499	(38,746)	1,554
Income tax expense (benefit)	67	(192)	282	(194)
Net earnings (loss)	11,062	6,691	(39,028)	1,748
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(6,727)	(8,429)	3,102	16,723
Comprehensive income (loss)	4,335	(1,738)	(35,926)	18,471
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Revenues:
Propane and other gas liquids sales	451,302	369,437	1,346,299	1,049,211
Midstream operations	22,595	126,676	260,631	331,507
Other	41,913	41,996	118,691	116,183
Total revenues	515,810	538,109	1,725,621	1,496,901
Costs and expenses:
Cost of product sold - propane and other gas liquids sales	260,419	197,487	802,852	551,728
Cost of sales - midstream operations	14,518	118,767	229,710	300,433
Cost of product sold - other	19,850	20,810	54,339	53,213
Operating expense	116,579	104,773	350,757	322,935
Depreciation and amortization expense	25,348	25,737	76,565	77,546
General and administrative expense	11,546	9,869	39,600	36,416
Equipment lease expense	7,133	7,270	20,828	22,035
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	2,738	4,697	10,731	11,396
Asset Impairment Charges	0	0	10,005	0
Loss on asset sales and disposals	6,270	2,393	46,414	8,861
Operating income (loss)	51,409	46,306	83,820	112,338
Interest expense	(31,739)	(31,270)	(97,993)	(95,416)
Other income (expense), net	227	162	1,422	1,433
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	19,897	15,198	(12,751)	18,355
Income tax expense (benefit)	57	(197)	261	(200)
Equity in earnings of subsidiary	0	0	0	0
Net earnings (loss)	19,840	15,395	(13,012)	18,555
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(6,727)	(8,429)	3,102	16,723
Comprehensive income (loss)	13,113	6,966	(9,910)	35,278
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. (Parent and Co-Issuer) [Member]
Revenues:
Propane and other gas liquids sales	451,212	369,437	1,345,604	1,049,211
Midstream operations	0	0	0	0
Other	19,701	17,850	59,085	56,785
Total revenues	470,913	387,287	1,404,689	1,105,996
Costs and expenses:
Cost of product sold - propane and other gas liquids sales	260,317	197,487	802,063	551,728
Cost of sales - midstream operations	0	0	0	0
Cost of product sold - other	2,328	1,992	7,890	6,993
Operating expense	108,291	96,264	323,619	297,905
Depreciation and amortization expense	19,105	18,261	55,973	54,552
General and administrative expense	10,460	8,930	35,048	32,886
Equipment lease expense	7,045	7,108	20,555	21,585
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	2,738	4,697	10,731	11,396
Asset Impairment Charges			0
Loss on asset sales and disposals	2,243	2,146	3,706	3,666
Operating income (loss)	58,386	50,402	145,104	125,285
Interest expense	(20,297)	(19,452)	(61,903)	(60,893)
Other income (expense), net	(133)	(157)	490	100
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	37,956	30,793	83,691	64,492
Income tax expense (benefit)	102	97	174	171
Equity in earnings of subsidiary	(18,014)	(15,301)	(96,529)	(45,766)
Net earnings (loss)	19,840	15,395	(13,012)	18,555
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(6,727)	(8,429)	3,102	16,723
Comprehensive income (loss)	13,113	6,966	(9,910)	35,278
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Revenues:
Propane and other gas liquids sales	90	0	695	0
Midstream operations	22,595	126,676	260,631	331,507
Other	22,212	24,146	59,606	59,398
Total revenues	44,897	150,822	320,932	390,905
Costs and expenses:
Cost of product sold - propane and other gas liquids sales	102	0	789	0
Cost of sales - midstream operations	14,518	118,767	229,710	300,433
Cost of product sold - other	17,522	18,818	46,449	46,220
Operating expense	9,262	8,594	28,320	28,482
Depreciation and amortization expense	6,171	7,418	20,377	22,817
General and administrative expense	1,086	939	4,547	3,525
Equipment lease expense	88	162	273	450
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	0	0	0	0
Asset Impairment Charges			10,005
Loss on asset sales and disposals	4,027	247	42,708	5,195
Operating income (loss)	(7,879)	(4,123)	(62,246)	(16,217)
Interest expense	(10,104)	(11,019)	(33,028)	(32,694)
Other income (expense), net	360	319	932	1,333
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	(17,623)	(14,823)	(94,342)	(47,578)
Income tax expense (benefit)	(45)	(294)	87	(371)
Equity in earnings of subsidiary	0	0	0	0
Net earnings (loss)	(17,578)	(14,529)	(94,429)	(47,207)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss)	(17,578)	(14,529)	(94,429)	(47,207)
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Revenues:
Propane and other gas liquids sales	0	0	0	0
Midstream operations	0	0	0	0
Other	0	0	0	0
Total revenues	0	0	0	0
Costs and expenses:
Cost of product sold - propane and other gas liquids sales	0	0	0	0
Cost of sales - midstream operations	0	0	0	0
Cost of product sold - other	0	0	0	0
Operating expense	1,459	1,315	4,474	(251)
Depreciation and amortization expense	72	58	215	177
General and administrative expense	0	0	0	0
Equipment lease expense	0	0	0	0
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	0	0	0	0
Asset Impairment Charges			0
Loss on asset sales and disposals	0	0	0	0
Operating income (loss)	(1,531)	(1,373)	(4,689)	74
Interest expense	(1,338)	(799)	(3,062)	(1,826)
Other income (expense), net	2,433	1,400	5,656	3,198
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	(436)	(772)	(2,095)	1,446
Income tax expense (benefit)	0	0	0	0
Equity in earnings of subsidiary	0	0	0	0
Net earnings (loss)	(436)	(772)	(2,095)	1,446
Other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss)	(436)	(772)	(2,095)	1,446
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (Co-Issuer) [Member]
Revenues:
Propane and other gas liquids sales	0	0	0	0
Midstream operations	0	0	0	0
Other	0	0	0	0
Total revenues	0	0	0	0
Costs and expenses:
Cost of product sold - propane and other gas liquids sales	0	0	0	0
Cost of sales - midstream operations	0	0	0	0
Cost of product sold - other	0	0	0	0
Operating expense	0	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization expense	0	0	0	0
General and administrative expense	0	0	5	5
Equipment lease expense	0	0	0	0
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	0	0	0	0
Asset Impairment Charges			0
Loss on asset sales and disposals	0	0	0	0
Operating income (loss)	0	0	(5)	(5)
Interest expense	0	0	0	0
Other income (expense), net	0	0	0	0
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	0	0	(5)	(5)
Income tax expense (benefit)	0	0	0	0
Equity in earnings of subsidiary	0	0	0	0
Net earnings (loss)	0	0	(5)	(5)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	(5)	(5)
Eliminations [Member]
Revenues:
Propane and other gas liquids sales	0	0	0	0
Midstream operations	0	0	0	0
Other	0	0	0	0
Total revenues	0	0	0	0
Costs and expenses:
Cost of product sold - propane and other gas liquids sales	0	0	0	0
Cost of sales - midstream operations	0	0	0	0
Cost of product sold - other	0	0	0	0
Operating expense	(2,433)	(1,400)	(5,656)	(3,201)
Depreciation and amortization expense	0	0	0	0
General and administrative expense	0	0	0	0
Equipment lease expense	0	0	0	0
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	0	0	0	0
Asset Impairment Charges			0
Loss on asset sales and disposals	0	0	0	0
Operating income (loss)	2,433	1,400	5,656	3,201
Interest expense	0	0	0	(3)
Other income (expense), net	(2,433)	(1,400)	(5,656)	(3,198)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	0	0	0	0
Income tax expense (benefit)	0	0	0	0
Equity in earnings of subsidiary	18,014	15,301	96,529	45,766
Net earnings (loss)	18,014	15,301	96,529	45,766
Other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ 18,014	$ 15,301	$ 96,529	$ 45,766

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Guarantor financial information - Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	$ 78,311	$ 118,331
Cash flows from investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(14,862)	(3,539)
Capital expenditures	(58,961)	(35,412)
Proceeds from sale of assets	57,802	4,721
Other	0	(37)
Net cash used in investing activities	(16,021)	(34,267)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions	(29,440)	(69,920)
Proceeds from increase in long-term debt	23,580	220,354
Payments on long-term debt	(1,892)	(173,471)
Net additions to (reductions in) short-term borrowings	(84,179)	(62,902)
Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings	35,000	27,000
Cash paid for financing costs	(1,161)	(5,633)
Net cash used in financing activities	(58,551)	(79,523)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	3,739	4,541
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	5,760	4,965
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	9,499	9,506
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	93,946	124,399
Cash flows from investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(14,862)	(3,539)
Capital expenditures	(58,961)	(35,412)
Proceeds from sale of assets	57,802	4,721
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	0	(37)
Net cash used in investing activities	(16,021)	(34,267)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions	(45,495)	(94,413)
Contributions from partners	0	167,640
Proceeds from increase in long-term debt	23,580	52,354
Payments on long-term debt	(1,892)	(173,471)
Net additions to (reductions in) short-term borrowings	(84,179)	(62,902)
Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings	35,000	27,000
Net changes in advances with consolidated entities	0	0
Cash paid for financing costs	(1,149)	(2,064)
Net cash used in financing activities	(74,135)	(85,856)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	3,790	4,276
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	5,701	4,890
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	9,491	9,166
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	65,604	186,530
Cash flows from investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(14,862)	(3,539)
Capital expenditures	(57,158)	(35,116)
Proceeds from sale of assets	2,479	4,721
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	116,871	(35,476)
Other		(37)
Net cash used in investing activities	47,330	(69,447)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions	(45,495)	(94,413)
Contributions from partners		167,640
Proceeds from increase in long-term debt	23,580	52,354
Payments on long-term debt	(1,892)	(173,471)
Net additions to (reductions in) short-term borrowings	(84,179)	(62,902)
Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings	0	0
Net changes in advances with consolidated entities	0	0
Cash paid for financing costs	(1,149)	(1,820)
Net cash used in financing activities	(109,135)	(112,612)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	3,799	4,471
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	5,327	4,472
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	9,126	8,943
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	(3,531)	(73,168)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	0	0
Capital expenditures	(1,803)	(296)
Proceeds from sale of assets	55,323	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		0
Net cash used in investing activities	53,520	(296)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions	0	0
Contributions from partners		0
Proceeds from increase in long-term debt	0	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	(49,998)	73,269
Cash paid for financing costs	0	0
Net cash used in financing activities	(49,998)	73,269
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(9)	(195)
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	373	417
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	364	222
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	66,878	38,042
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	985,084	803,109
Cash remitted to Ferrellgas, L.P for accounts receivable	(1,020,084)	(830,109)
Intercompany loan to affiliate	0	244
Other		0
Net cash used in investing activities	(35,000)	(26,756)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions	0	0
Contributions from partners		0
Proceeds from increase in long-term debt	0	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	35,000	27,000
Net changes in advances with consolidated entities	(66,878)	(38,042)
Cash paid for financing costs	0	(244)
Net cash used in financing activities	(31,878)	(11,286)
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	(5)	(5)
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		0
Net cash used in investing activities	0	0
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions	0	0
Contributions from partners		0
Proceeds from increase in long-term debt	0	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	5	5
Cash paid for financing costs	0	0
Net cash used in financing activities	5	5
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	(35,000)	(27,000)
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	(985,084)	(803,109)
Cash remitted to Ferrellgas, L.P for accounts receivable	1,020,084	830,109
Intercompany loan to affiliate	(116,871)	35,232
Other		0
Net cash used in investing activities	(81,871)	62,232
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions	0	0
Contributions from partners		0
Proceeds from increase in long-term debt	0	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	116,871	(35,232)
Cash paid for financing costs	0	0
Net cash used in financing activities	116,871	(35,232)
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

Subsequent Events Subsequent Ev

Subsequent Events Subsequent Events (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 14, 2018	May 04, 2018	Apr. 30, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount			$ 111.8	$ 139.2
Subsequent Event [Member] | Secured Debt [Member]
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount		$ 100
Cash		75
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount			111.8	$ 139.2
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Secured Debt [Member]
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount		100
Cash		75
Two Thousand and Twenty Three Credit Facility [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Secured Debt [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		575
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		$ 275
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		5.75%
Two Thousand and Twenty Three Credit Facility [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Secured Debt [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		$ 575
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		$ 275
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		5.75%
Two Thousand and Eighteen Credit Facility [Member] | Secured Debt [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity			575
Two Thousand and Eighteen Credit Facility [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Secured Debt [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity			575
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		$ 300
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		300
Letter of Credit [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		125
Letter of Credit [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		$ 125
Asset-backed Securities, Securitized Loans and Receivables [Member]
Accounts Receivable Securitization Program, Maximum Capacity			225
Asset-backed Securities, Securitized Loans and Receivables [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 50
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	2.00%
Accounts Receivable Securitization Program, Maximum Capacity	$ 250
Asset-backed Securities, Securitized Loans and Receivables [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts Receivable Securitization Program, Maximum Capacity			$ 225
Asset-backed Securities, Securitized Loans and Receivables [Member] | Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 50
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	2.00%
Accounts Receivable Securitization Program, Maximum Capacity	$ 250