AmeriGas Partners (APU) 10-Q 7 Feb 19 2019 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Jan. 31, 2019
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	AMERIGAS PARTNERS LP
Entity Central Index Key	932,628
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2018
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,019
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--09-30
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		92,987,318

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 8,298	$ 6,878	$ 7,197
Accounts receivable (less allowances for doubtful accounts of $14,776, $12,825 and $14,953, respectively)	344,124	206,576	334,820
Accounts receivable — related parties	3,049	3,248	3,041
Inventories	128,925	130,527	135,849
Derivative instruments	0	38,661	30,925
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	66,147	66,001	69,409
Total current assets	550,543	451,891	581,241
Property, plant and equipment (less accumulated depreciation of $1,180,798, $1,151,726 and $1,524,282, respectively)	1,141,149	1,148,383	1,189,397
Goodwill	2,003,671	2,003,671	2,002,010
Intangible assets, net	269,467	279,608	380,433
Derivative instruments	0	6,347	1,453
Other assets	40,701	35,918	37,570
Total assets	4,005,531	3,925,818	4,192,104
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt	8,349	8,626	8,447
Short-term borrowings	368,500	232,000	263,500
Accounts payable — trade	171,811	137,050	183,983
Accounts payable — related parties	582	1,482	108
Customer deposits and advances	74,185	91,829	89,544
Derivative instruments	14,015	0	0
Other current liabilities	176,428	207,041	173,592
Total current liabilities	813,870	678,028	719,174
Long-term debt	2,560,696	2,561,007	2,563,441
Other noncurrent liabilities	118,050	117,115	122,641
Total liabilities	3,492,616	3,356,150	3,405,256
Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)
AmeriGas Partners, L.P. partners’ capital:
Common unitholders (units issued — 92,987,318, 92,977,072 and 92,963,340, respectively)	468,470	523,925	736,966
General partner	12,120	12,682	14,832
Total AmeriGas Partners, L.P. partners’ capital	480,590	536,607	751,798
Noncontrolling interest	32,325	33,061	35,050
Total partners’ capital	512,915	569,668	786,848
Total liabilities and partners’ capital	$ 4,005,531	$ 3,925,818	$ 4,192,104

Condensed Consolidated Balanc_2

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowances for doubtful accounts	$ 14,776	$ 12,825	$ 14,953
Property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation and amortization	$ 1,180,798	$ 1,151,726	$ 1,524,282
Common unitholders, units issued (in shares)	92,987,318	92,977,072	92,963,340

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Revenues:
Revenues	$ 803,458
Other	16,755
Revenues	820,213	$ 787,296
Costs and expenses:
Operating and administrative expenses	235,138	230,339
Depreciation and amortization	45,709	47,424
Other operating income, net	(5,719)	(4,637)
Total, costs and expenses	732,129	638,471
Operating income	88,084	148,825
Interest expense	(42,354)	(40,577)
Income before income taxes	45,730	108,248
Income tax expense	(409)	(2,378)
Net income including noncontrolling interest	45,321	105,870
Deduct net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(835)	(1,449)
Net income attributable to AmeriGas Partners, L.P.	44,486	104,421
General partner’s interest in net income attributable to AmeriGas Partners, L.P.	11,776	12,372
Limited partners’ interest in net income attributable to AmeriGas Partners, L.P.	$ 32,710	$ 92,049
Income per limited partner unit (see Note 2):
Basic (in usd per share)	$ 0.35	$ 0.97
Diluted (in usd per share)	$ 0.35	$ 0.97
Weighted-average limited partner units outstanding (thousands):
Basic (in shares)	93,055	93,016
Diluted (in shares)	93,118	93,080
Propane
Revenues:
Revenues	$ 742,900	$ 711,464
Costs and expenses:
Costs of sales, excluding depreciation and amortization	435,415	344,351
Other
Revenues:
Revenues	60,558
Other	77,313	75,832
Costs and expenses:
Costs of sales, excluding depreciation and amortization	$ 21,586	$ 20,994

Condensed Consolidated Statem_2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income including noncontrolling interest	$ 45,321	$ 105,870
Adjustments to reconcile net income including noncontrolling interest to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	45,709	47,424
Provision for uncollectible accounts	4,246	4,878
Change in unrealized gains and losses on derivatives instruments	78,502	(751)
Other, net	(585)	1,841
Net change in:
Accounts receivable	(141,596)	(141,299)
Inventories	1,602	(19,170)
Accounts payable	33,861	64,101
Derivative instruments collateral deposits (paid) received	(17,270)	185
Other current assets	(4,975)	(11,553)
Other current liabilities	(48,676)	(49,705)
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities	(3,861)	1,821
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment	(31,011)	(23,586)
Proceeds from disposals of assets	3,562	3,661
Net cash used by investing activities	(27,449)	(19,925)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Distributions	(100,671)	(100,650)
Noncontrolling interest activity	(1,571)	(1,571)
Increase in short-term borrowings	136,500	123,500
Repayment of long-term debt	(1,528)	(1,255)
Other	0	(2,039)
Net cash provided by financing activities	32,730	17,985
Cash and cash equivalents increase (decrease)	1,420	(119)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	8,298	7,197
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	$ 6,878	$ 7,316

Condensed Consolidated Statem_3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Partners' Capital (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Total AmeriGas Partners, L.P. partners’ capital	Common units	General partner	Noncontrolling interest
Beginning Balance (in units) at Sep. 30, 2017			92,958,586
Beginning Balance at Sep. 30, 2017	$ 783,071	$ 747,899	$ 733,104	$ 14,795	$ 35,172
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital
Net income including noncontrolling interest	105,870	104,421	92,049	12,372	1,449
Distributions	(102,221)	(100,650)	(88,315)	(12,335)	(1,571)
Unit-based compensation expense	190	190	$ 190
Common Units issued in connection with employee and director plans, net of tax withheld (in units)			4,754
Common Units issued in connection with employee and director plans, net of tax withheld	(62)	(62)	$ (62)	0
Ending Balance (in units) at Dec. 31, 2017			92,963,340
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2017	$ 786,848	751,798	$ 736,966	14,832	35,050
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Issued	92,963,340
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Issued	92,977,072		92,977,072
Beginning Balance at Sep. 30, 2018	$ 569,668	536,607	$ 523,925	12,682	33,061
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital
Net income including noncontrolling interest	45,321	44,486	32,710	11,776	835
Distributions	(102,242)	(100,671)	(88,333)	(12,338)	(1,571)
Unit-based compensation expense	168	168	$ 168
Common Units issued in connection with employee and director plans, net of tax withheld (in units)			10,246
Common Units issued in connection with employee and director plans, net of tax withheld	0	0	$ 0	0
Ending Balance (in units) at Dec. 31, 2018			92,987,318
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2018	$ 512,915	$ 480,590	$ 468,470	$ 12,120	$ 32,325
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Issued	92,987,318

Nature of Operations

Nature of Operations	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Nature of Operations	Note 1 — Nature of Operations AmeriGas Partners is a publicly traded limited partnership that conducts a national propane distribution business through its principal operating subsidiary, AmeriGas OLP. AmeriGas Partners and AmeriGas OLP are Delaware limited partnerships. AmeriGas Partners, AmeriGas OLP and all of their subsidiaries are collectively referred to herein as the Partnership. AmeriGas OLP is engaged in the distribution of propane and related equipment and supplies. AmeriGas OLP comprises the largest retail propane distribution business in the United States serving residential, commercial, industrial, motor fuel and agricultural customers in all 50 states. At December 31, 2018 , the General Partner, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of UGI, held a 1% general partner interest in AmeriGas Partners and a 1.01% general partner interest in AmeriGas OLP. The General Partner also owns AmeriGas Partners Common Units. The remaining Common Units outstanding represents publicly held Common Units. AmeriGas Partners holds a 98.99% limited partner interest in AmeriGas OLP. AmeriGas Partners and AmeriGas OLP have no employees. Employees of the General Partner conduct, direct and manage our operations. The General Partner is reimbursed monthly for all direct and indirect expenses it incurs on our behalf (see Note 9 ).

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited and have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC. They include all adjustments which we consider necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. Such adjustments consist only of normal recurring items unless otherwise disclosed. The September 30, 2018 , Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Partnership’s 2018 Annual Report. Weather significantly impacts demand for propane and profitability because many customers use propane for heating purposes. Due to the seasonal nature of the Partnership’s propane business, the results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for a full year. Principles of Consolidation. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of AmeriGas Partners, its majority-owned subsidiary AmeriGas OLP, and its 100% -owned finance subsidiaries AmeriGas Finance Corp., AmeriGas Eagle Finance Corp., AP Eagle Finance Corp., and AmeriGas Finance LLC. AmeriGas Partners and AmeriGas OLP are under the common control of the General Partner. The General Partner of AmeriGas OLP, which is also the General Partner of AmeriGas Partners, makes all decisions for AmeriGas OLP; limited partners of AmeriGas OLP do not have the ability to remove the General Partner or participate in the decision-making for AmeriGas OLP. The accounts of AmeriGas OLP are included based upon the determination that AmeriGas Partners has a controlling financial interest in and is the primary beneficiary of AmeriGas OLP. We eliminate intercompany accounts and transactions when we consolidate. Revenue Recognition. Effective October 1, 2018, the Partnership adopted ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” which, as amended, is included in ASC 606. This new accounting guidance supersedes previous revenue recognition requirements in ASC 605. ASC 606 requires that an entity recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The Partnership adopted this new accounting guidance using the modified retrospective transition method to those contracts which were not completed as of October 1, 2018. Periods prior to October 1, 2018, have not been restated and continue to be reported in accordance with ASC 605. Upon adoption, there were no cumulative effect adjustments made to the October 1, 2018, partners’ capital balances. The adoption of ASC 606 did not, and is not expected to, have a material impact on the amount or timing of our revenue recognition and on our consolidated net income, cash flows or financial position. Certain revenues are not within the scope of ASC 606 such as revenue from leases, financial instruments, other revenues that are not from contracts with customers, and other contractual rights or obligations and we account for such revenues in accordance with other GAAP. Revenue-related taxes collected on behalf of customers and remitted to taxing authorities, principally sales and use taxes, are not included in revenues. The Partnership has elected to use the practical expedient to expense the costs to obtain contracts when incurred as such amounts are generally not material. See Note 4 for the additional disclosures regarding the Partnership’s revenue from contracts with customers. Allocation of Net Income (Loss) . Net income (loss) attributable to AmeriGas Partners, L.P. for partners’ capital and statement of operations presentation purposes is allocated to the General Partner and the limited partners in accordance with their respective ownership percentages after giving effect to amounts distributed to the General Partner in excess of its 1% general partner interest in AmeriGas Partners based on its IDRs under the Partnership Agreement. Income (Loss) Per Unit. Income (loss) per limited partner unit is computed in accordance with GAAP regarding the application of the two-class method for determining income (loss) per unit for MLPs when IDRs are present. The two-class method requires that income per limited partner unit be calculated as if all earnings for the period were distributed and requires a separate calculation for each quarter and year-to-date period. In periods when our net income attributable to AmeriGas Partners exceeds our Available Cash, as defined in the Partnership Agreement, and is above certain levels, the calculation according to the two-class method results in an increased allocation of undistributed earnings to the General Partner. Generally, in periods when our Available Cash in respect of the quarter or year-to-date periods exceeds our net income (loss) attributable to AmeriGas Partners, the calculation according to the two-class method results in an allocation of earnings to the General Partner greater than its relative ownership interest in the Partnership (or in the case of a net loss attributable to AmeriGas Partners, an allocation of such net loss to the Common Unitholders greater than their relative ownership interest in the Partnership). The following table sets forth reconciliations of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted income per limited partner unit computations: Three Months Ended 2018 2017 Net income attributable to AmeriGas Partners, L.P. $ 44,486 $ 104,421 Adjust for general partner share and theoretical distributions of net income attributable to AmeriGas Partners, L.P. to the general partner in accordance with the two-class method for MLPs (11,776 ) (14,202 ) Common Unitholders’ interest in net income attributable to AmeriGas Partners, L.P. under the two-class method for MLPs $ 32,710 $ 90,219 Weighted average Common Units outstanding — basic (thousands) 93,055 93,016 Potentially dilutive Common Units (thousands) 63 64 Weighted average Common Units outstanding — diluted (thousands) 93,118 93,080 Theoretical distributions of net income attributable to AmeriGas Partners, L.P. in accordance with the two-class method for the three months ended December 31, 2017 , resulted in an increased allocation of net income attributable to AmeriGas Partners, L.P. to the General Partner in the computation of income per limited partner unit which had the effect of decreasing earnings per limited partner unit by $ 0.02 . There was no dilutive effect based upon the computation of income per limited partner unit in accordance with the two-class method for the three months ended December 31, 2018 . Potentially dilutive Common Units included in the diluted limited partner units outstanding computation reflect the effects of restricted Common Unit awards granted under the General Partner’s incentive compensation plans. Derivative Instruments. Derivative instruments are reported on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at their fair values, unless the NPNS exception is elected. The accounting for changes in fair value depends upon the purpose of the derivative instrument and whether it qualifies and is designated as a hedge for accounting purposes. We do not currently have derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges. Changes in the fair values of our commodity derivative instruments are reflected in “Cost of sales — propane” on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Cash flows from commodity derivative instruments are included in cash flows from operating activities on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. For a more detailed description of the derivative instruments we use, our accounting for derivatives, our objectives for using them and other information, see Note 8 . Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and costs. These estimates are based on management’s knowledge of current events, historical experience and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Accordingly, actual results may be different from these estimates and assumptions. Reclassifications. Certain prior-period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current-period presentation.

Accounting Changes

Accounting Changes	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Accounting Changes	Note 3 — Accounting Changes New Accounting Standards Adopted Effective October 1, 2018 Revenue Recognition. Effective October 1, 2018, the Partnership adopted new accounting guidance regarding revenue recognition. See Notes 2 and 4 for a detailed description of the impact of the new guidance and related disclosures. Cloud Computing Implementation Costs. In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-15, “Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract.” The new guidance requires a customer in a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract to capitalize certain implementation costs as if the arrangement was an internal-use software project. These deferred implementation costs are expensed over the fixed, noncancelable term of the service arrangement plus any reasonably certain renewal periods. The new guidance also requires the entity to present the expense related to the capitalized implementation costs in the same income statement line as the hosting service fees; to classify payments for capitalized implementation costs in the statement of cash flows in the same manner as payments for hosting service fees; and to present the capitalized implementation costs in the balance sheet in the same line item in which prepaid hosting service fees are presented. The new guidance can be applied either retrospectively or prospectively to all implementation costs incurred after the date of adoption. We adopted this ASU effective October 1, 2018, and applied the guidance prospectively to all implementation costs associated with cloud computing arrangements that are service contracts incurred beginning October 1, 2018. The adoption of the new guidance did not have a material impact on our results of operations for the three months ended December 31, 2018. Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted Fair Value Measurements Disclosures. In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-13, “Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement.” This ASU modifies the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements by removing, modifying, or adding certain disclosures. The amendments in this ASU are effective for annual periods beginning October 1, 2020 (Fiscal 2021). The guidance regarding removing and modifying disclosures will be adopted on a retrospective basis and the guidance regarding new disclosures will be adopted on a prospective basis. Early adoption is permitted. The Partnership is in the process of assessing the impact on its financial statement disclosures from the adoption of the new guidance and determining the period in which the new guidance will be adopted. Derivatives and Hedging. In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-12, “Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities.” This ASU amends and simplifies existing guidance to allow companies to more accurately present the economic effects of risk management activities in the financial statements. The amendments in this ASU are effective for the Partnership for interim and annual periods beginning October 1, 2019 (Fiscal 2020). Early adoption is permitted. For cash flow and net investment hedges as of the adoption date, the guidance requires a modified retrospective approach. The amended presentation and disclosure guidance is required prospectively. The Partnership is in the process of assessing the impact on its financial statements from the adoption of the new guidance and determining the period in which the new guidance will be adopted. Leases. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, "Leases." This ASU, as subsequently updated, amends existing guidance to require entities that lease assets to recognize the assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by those leases on the balance sheet. The new guidance also requires additional disclosures about the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows from leases. The amendments in this ASU are effective for the Partnership for interim and annual periods beginning October 1, 2019 (Fiscal 2020). Early adoption is permitted. Lessees must apply a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements unless an entity chooses the transition option in ASU 2018-11, “Leases: Targeted Improvements” which, among other things, provides entities with a transition option to recognize the cumulative-effect adjustment from the modified retrospective application to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption. We will adopt ASU No. 2016-02, as updated, effective October 1, 2019 and expect to elect the transition option which would allow the Partnership to maintain historical presentation for periods before October 1, 2019. The Partnership has completed a preliminary assessment for evaluating the impact of the guidance and anticipates that its adoption will result in a significant amount of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for leases in effect at the adoption date. The Partnership has begun implementation activities including accumulating contracts and lease data in formats compatible with a new lease management system that will assist with the initial adoption of the standard.

Revenue From Contracts With Cus

Revenue From Contracts With Customers	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contracts with Customers	Note 4 — Revenue from Contracts with Customers We recognize revenue when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to our customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which we expect to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The Partnership generally has the right to consideration from a customer in an amount that corresponds directly with the value to the customer for our performance completed to date. As such, we elected to recognize revenue in the amount to which we have a right to invoice. We do not have a significant financing component in our contracts because we receive payment shortly before, at, or shortly after the transfer of control of the good or service. Because the period between the time the performance obligation is satisfied and payment received is one year or less , the Partnership has elected to apply the significant financing component practical expedient and no amount of consideration has been allocated as a financing component. The Partnership records revenue principally from the sale of propane to retail and wholesale customers. The primary performance obligation associated with the sale of propane is the delivery of propane to (1) the customer’s point of delivery for retail customers and (2) the customer’s specified location where propane is picked up by wholesale customers, at which point control of the propane is transferred to the customer, the performance obligation is satisfied, and the associated revenue is recognized. For contracts with retail customers that consume propane from a metered tank, the Partnership recognizes revenue as the propane is consumed, at which point we have the right to invoice, and generally invoice monthly based on consumption. Contracts with customers comprise different types of contracts with varying length terms, fixed or variable prices, and fixed or variable quantities. Contracts with our residential customers, which comprise a substantial number of our customer contracts, are generally one year or less. Customer contracts for the sale of propane include fixed-price, fixed-quantity contracts under which propane is provided to a customer at a fixed price and a fixed volume, and contracts that provide for the sale of propane at market prices at date of delivery with no fixed volumes. The Partnership offers contracts that permit the customer to lock in a fixed price for their volumes for a fee and also provide the customer with the option to pre-buy a fixed amount of propane at a fixed price. Amounts received under pre-buy arrangements are recorded as a contract liability when received and recorded as revenue when propane is delivered and control is transferred to the customer. Fees associated with fixed-price contracts are recorded as contract liabilities and recorded ratably over the contract period. The Partnership also distributes propane to customers in portable cylinders. Under certain contracts, filled cylinders are delivered, and control is transferred, to a reseller. In such instances, the reseller is our customer and we record revenue upon delivery to the reseller. Under other contracts, filled cylinders are delivered to a reseller, but the Partnership retains control of the cylinders. In such instances, we record revenue at the time the reseller transfers control of the cylinder to the customer. Certain retail propane customers receive credits which we account for as variable consideration. We estimate these credits based upon past practices and historical customer experience and we reduce our revenues recognized for these credits. Other revenues from contracts with customers are generated primarily from certain fees the Partnership charges associated with the delivery of propane including hazmat safety compliance, inspection, metering, installation, fuel recovery and certain other services. Revenues from fees are typically recorded when the propane is delivered to the customer or the associated service is completed. Other revenues from contracts with customers are also generated from the Partnership’s parts and service business. The performance obligations of this business include installation and repair services. The performance obligations under these contracts are satisfied, and revenue is recognized, as control of the product is transferred or the services are rendered. Contract Balances The timing of revenue recognition may differ from the timing of invoicing to customers or cash receipts. Contract assets represent the Partnership’s right to consideration after the performance obligations have been satisfied when such right is conditioned on something other than the passage of time. Contract assets were not material at December 31, 2018. Substantially all of the Partnership’s receivables are unconditional rights to consideration and are included in “Accounts receivable” on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Amounts billed are generally due within the following month. Contract liabilities arise when payment from a customer is received before the performance obligations have been satisfied and represent the Partnership’s obligations to transfer goods or services to a customer for which the Partnership has received consideration from the customer. The balance of contract liabilities was $ 73,461 and $93,393 at December 31, 2018 and October 1, 2018, respectively, and are included in “Customer deposits and advances” and “Other current liabilities” on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Revenue recognized for the three months ended December 31, 2018, from the amount included in contract liabilities at October 1, 2018 was $ 45,136 . Revenue Disaggregation The following table presents our disaggregated revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2018: Revenues from contracts with customers: Propane: Retail $ 721,897 Wholesale 21,003 Other 60,558 Total revenues from contracts with customers 803,458 Other revenues (a) 16,755 Total revenues $ 820,213 (a) Primarily represents revenues from tank rentals that are not within the scope of ASC 606 and accounted for in accordance with other GAAP. Remaining Performance Obligations The Partnership has elected to use practical expedients as allowed in ASC 606 to exclude disclosures related to the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to the performance obligations that are unsatisfied as of the end of the reporting period because these contracts have an initial expected term of one year or less or we have a right to bill the customer in an amount that corresponds directly with the value of services provided to the customer to date.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	Note 5 — Goodwill and Intangible Assets The Partnership’s goodwill and intangible assets comprise the following: December 31, September 30, December 31, Goodwill (not subject to amortization) $ 2,003,671 $ 2,003,671 $ 2,002,010 Intangible assets: Customer relationships and noncompete agreements $ 496,901 $ 497,373 $ 496,905 Trademarks and tradenames 7,944 7,944 — Accumulated amortization (235,378 ) (225,709 ) (199,416 ) Intangible assets, net (definite-lived) 269,467 279,608 297,489 Trademarks and tradenames (indefinite-lived) — — 82,944 Total intangible assets, net $ 269,467 $ 279,608 $ 380,433 Amortization expense of intangible assets was $10,140 and $9,607 for the three months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. No amortization expense is included in cost of sales on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The estimated aggregate amortization expense of intangible assets for the remainder of Fiscal 2019 and the next four fiscal years is as follows: remainder of Fiscal 2019 — $30,255 ; Fiscal 2020 — $39,152 ; Fiscal 2021 — $35,914 ; Fiscal 2022 — $32,963 ; Fiscal 2023 — $31,627 .

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Note 6 — Commitments and Contingencies Contingencies Saranac Lake Environmental Matter. In 2008, the NYDEC notified AmeriGas OLP that the NYDEC had placed property purportedly owned by AmeriGas OLP in Saranac Lake, New York on the New York State Registry of Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Sites. A site characterization study performed by the NYDEC disclosed contamination related to a former MGP. AmeriGas OLP responded to the NYDEC in 2009 to dispute the contention it was a PRP as it did not operate the MGP and appeared to only own a portion of the site. In 2017, the NYDEC communicated to AmeriGas OLP that the NYDEC had previously issued three RODs related to remediation of the site totaling approximately $27,700 and requested additional information regarding AmeriGas OLP’s purported ownership. AmeriGas renewed its challenge to designation as a PRP and identified potential defenses. The NYDEC subsequently identified a third party PRP with respect to the site. The NYDEC commenced implementation of the remediation plan in the spring of 2018. Based on its evaluation of the available information, the Partnership accrued an undiscounted environmental remediation liability of $7,545 related to the site during the third quarter of Fiscal 2017. Our share of the actual remediation costs could be significantly more or less than the accrued amount. Purported Class Action Lawsuits. Between May and October of 2014, purported class action lawsuits were filed in multiple jurisdictions against the Partnership/UGI and a competitor by certain of their direct and indirect customers. The class action lawsuits allege, among other things, that the Partnership and its competitor colluded, beginning in 2008, to reduce the fill level of portable propane cylinders from 17 pounds to 15 pounds and combined to persuade their common customer, Walmart Stores, Inc., to accept that fill reduction, resulting in increased cylinder costs to retailers and end-user customers in violation of federal and certain state antitrust laws. The claims seek treble damages, injunctive relief, attorneys’ fees and costs on behalf of the putative classes. On October 16, 2014, the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation transferred all of these purported class action cases to the Western Missouri District Court. As the result of rulings on a series of procedural filings, including petitions filed with the Eighth Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court, both the federal and state law claims of the direct customer plaintiffs and the state law claims of the indirect customer plaintiffs were remanded to the Western Missouri District Court. The decision of the Western Missouri District Court to dismiss the federal antitrust claims of the indirect customer plaintiffs was upheld by the Eighth Circuit. Motions are pending before the Western Missouri District Court regarding the indirect purchasers’ state law claims. We are unable to reasonably estimate the impact, if any, arising from such litigation. We believe we have strong defenses to the claims and intend to vigorously defend against them. In addition to the matters described above, there are other pending claims and legal actions arising in the normal course of our businesses. Although we cannot predict the final results of these pending claims and legal actions, we believe, after consultation with counsel, that the final outcome of these matters will not have a material effect on our financial statements.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Note 7 — Fair Value Measurements Recurring Fair Value Measurements - Derivative Instruments The following table presents, on a gross basis, our derivative assets and liabilities, including both current and noncurrent portions, that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis within the fair value hierarchy, as of December 31, 2018 , September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 : Asset (Liability) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total December 31, 2018: Assets: Commodity contracts $ — $ 958 $ — $ 958 Liabilities: Commodity contracts $ — $ (27,182 ) $ — $ (27,182 ) September 30, 2018: Assets: Commodity contracts $ — $ 52,529 $ — $ 52,529 Liabilities: Commodity contracts $ — $ (251 ) $ — $ (251 ) December 31, 2017: Assets: Commodity contracts $ — $ 41,187 $ — $ 41,187 Liabilities: Commodity contracts $ — $ (633 ) $ — $ (633 ) The fair values of our non-exchange traded commodity derivative contracts included in Level 2 are based upon indicative price quotations available through brokers, industry price publications or recent market transactions and related market indicators. Other Financial Instruments The carrying amounts of other financial instruments included in current assets and current liabilities (except for current maturities of long-term debt) approximate their fair values because of their short-term nature. We estimate the fair value of long-term debt by using current market rates and by discounting future cash flows using rates available for similar type debt (Level 2). The carrying amount and estimated fair value of our long-term debt (including current maturities but excluding unamortized debt issuance costs) at December 31, 2018 , September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 were as follows: December 31, 2018 September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 Carrying amount $ 2,595,570 $ 2,597,131 $ 2,602,304 Estimated fair value $ 2,364,251 $ 2,562,206 $ 2,660,194 Financial instruments other than derivative instruments, such as short-term investments and trade accounts receivable, could expose us to concentrations of credit risk. We limit credit risk from short-term investments by investing only in investment-grade commercial paper, money market mutual funds, securities guaranteed by the U.S. Government or its agencies and FDIC insured bank deposits. The credit risk arising from concentrations of trade accounts receivable is limited because we have a large customer base that extends across many different U.S. markets.

Derivative Instruments and Hedg

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	Note 8 — Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities The Partnership is exposed to certain market risks associated with its ongoing business operations. Management uses derivative financial and commodity instruments, among other things, to manage these risks. The primary risk managed by derivative instruments is commodity price risk. Although we use derivative financial and commodity instruments to reduce market risk associated with forecasted transactions, we do not use derivative financial and commodity instruments for speculative or trading purposes. The use of derivative instruments is controlled by our risk management and credit policies which govern, among other things, the derivative instruments the Partnership can use, counterparty credit limits and contract authorization limits. Although our commodity derivative instruments extend over a number of years, a significant portion of our commodity derivative instruments economically hedge commodity price risk during the next twelve months. Commodity Price Risk In order to manage market risk associated with the Partnership’s fixed-price programs, the Partnership uses over-the-counter derivative commodity instruments, principally price swap contracts, to reduce propane price volatility associated with a portion of forecasted propane purchases. In addition, the Partnership from time to time enters into price swap agreements to reduce the effects of short term commodity price volatility. At December 31, 2018 , September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , total volumes associated with propane commodity derivatives totaled 248.7 million gallons, 244.8 million gallons and 180.6 million gallons, respectively. At December 31, 2018 , the maximum period over which we are economically hedging propane market price risk is 24 months . Derivative Instruments Credit Risk The Partnership is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to derivative financial and commodity instruments. Our counterparties principally comprise major energy companies and major U.S. financial institutions. We maintain credit policies with regard to our counterparties that we believe reduce overall credit risk. These policies include evaluating and monitoring our 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 the Partnership in the forms of letters of credit, parental guarantees or cash. Although we have concentrations of credit risk associated with derivative instruments held by certain derivative instrument counterparties, the maximum amount of loss due to credit risk that, based upon the gross fair values of the derivative instruments, we would incur if these counterparties that make up the concentration failed to perform according to the terms of their contracts was not material at December 31, 2018 . Certain of our derivative contracts have credit-risk-related contingent features that may require the posting of additional collateral in the event of a downgrade in the Partnership’s debt rating. At December 31, 2018 , if the credit-risk-related contingent features were triggered, the amount of collateral required to be posted would not be material. Offsetting Derivative Assets and Liabilities Derivative assets and liabilities are presented net by counterparty on the Consolidated Balance Sheets if the right of offset exists. Our derivative instruments comprise over-the-counter transactions. Over-the-counter contracts are bilateral contracts that are transacted directly with a third party. Certain over-the-counter contracts contain contractual rights of offset through master netting arrangements and contract default provisions. In addition, the contracts are subject to conditional rights of offset through counterparty nonperformance, insolvency, or other conditions. In general, most of our over-the-counter transactions are subject to collateral requirements. Types of collateral generally include cash or letters of credit. Cash collateral paid by us to our over-the-counter derivative counterparties, if any, is reflected in the table below to offset derivative liabilities. Cash collateral received by us from our over-the-counter derivative counterparties, if any, is reflected in the table below to offset derivative assets. Certain other accounts receivable and accounts payable balances recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets with our derivative counterparties are not included in the table below but could reduce our net exposure to such counterparties because such balances are subject to master netting or similar arrangements. Fair Value of Derivative Instruments The following table presents our derivative assets and liabilities by type, as well as the effects of offsetting, as of December 31, 2018 , September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 : December 31, September 30, December 31, Derivative assets not designated as hedging instruments: Commodity contracts $ 958 $ 52,529 $ 41,187 Total derivative assets — gross 958 52,529 41,187 Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet (958 ) (251 ) (633 ) Cash collateral received — (7,270 ) (8,176 ) Total derivative assets — net $ — $ 45,008 $ 32,378 Derivative liabilities not designated as hedging instruments: Commodity contracts $ (27,182 ) $ (251 ) $ (633 ) Total derivative liabilities — gross (27,182 ) (251 ) (633 ) Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet 958 251 633 Cash collateral pledged 10,000 — — Total derivative liabilities — net (a) $ (16,224 ) $ — $ — (a) Derivative liabilities with maturities greater than one year are recorded in “ Other noncurrent liabilities ” on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Effects of Derivative Instruments The following table provides information on the effects of derivative instruments on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 : (Loss) Gain Recognized in Income Location of (Loss) Gain Three Months Ended December 31, 2018 2017 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments: Commodity contracts $ (82,762 ) $ 19,614 Cost of sales — propane We are also a party to a number of contracts that have elements of a derivative instrument. These contracts include, among others, binding purchase orders, contracts that provide for the purchase and delivery of propane and service contracts that require the counterparty to provide commodity storage or transportation service to meet our normal sales commitments. Although certain of these contracts have the requisite elements of a derivative instrument, these contracts qualify for NPNS accounting under GAAP because they provide for the delivery of products or services in quantities that are expected to be used in the normal course of operating our business and the price in the contract is based on an underlying that is directly associated with the price of the product or service being purchased or sold.

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	Note 9 — Related Party Transactions Pursuant to the Partnership Agreement and a management services agreement, the General Partner is entitled to reimbursement for all direct and indirect expenses incurred or payments it makes on behalf of the Partnership. These costs, which totaled $152,047 and $147,287 for the three months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 , respectively, include employee compensation and benefit expenses of employees of the General Partner and general and administrative expenses. UGI provides certain financial and administrative services to the General Partner. UGI bills the General Partner monthly for all direct and indirect corporate expenses incurred in connection with providing these services and the General Partner is reimbursed by the Partnership for these expenses. The allocation of indirect UGI corporate expenses to the Partnership utilizes a weighted, three-component formula based on the relative percentage of the Partnership’s revenues, operating expenses and net assets employed to the total of such items for all UGI operating subsidiaries for which general and administrative services are provided. The General Partner believes that this allocation method is reasonable and equitable to the Partnership. Such corporate expenses totaled $3,943 and $3,713 for the three months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. In addition, UGI and certain of its subsidiaries provide office space, stop loss medical coverage and automobile liability insurance to the Partnership. The costs incurred related to these items during the three months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 , were not material. From time to time, AmeriGas OLP purchases propane on an as needed basis from Energy Services. The price of the purchases is generally based on market price at the time of purchase. There were no purchases of propane by AmeriGas OLP from Energy Services during the three months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 . In addition, the AmeriGas OLP sells propane to affiliates of UGI. Sales of propane to affiliates of UGI during three months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 were not material. UGI Standby Commitment to Purchase AmeriGas Partners Class B Common Units On November 7, 2017, AmeriGas Partners entered into a Standby Equity Commitment Agreement with the General Partner and UGI. Under the terms of the Standby Equity Commitment Agreement, UGI has committed to make up to $225,000 of capital contributions to the Partnership through July 1, 2019. UGI’s capital contributions may be made from time to time through July 1, 2019. There have been no capital contributions made to the Partnership under the Commitment Agreement. In consideration for any capital contributions pursuant to the Commitment Agreement, the Partnership will issue to UGI or a wholly owned subsidiary new Class B Common Units representing limited partner interests in the Partnership. The Class B Common Units will be issued at a price per unit equal to the 20 -day volume-weighted average price of the Partnership’s Common Units prior to the date of the Partnership’s related capital call. The Class B Common Units will be entitled to cumulative quarterly distributions at a rate equal to the annualized Common Units yield at the time of the applicable capital call, plus 130 basis points. The Partnership may choose to make the distributions in cash or in kind in the form of additional Class B Common Units. While outstanding, the Class B Common Units will not be subject to any incentive distributions from the Partnership. Generally, at any time after five years from the initial issuance of the Class B Common Units, holders may elect to convert all or any portion of the Class B Common Units they own into Common Units on a one -for-one basis and at any time after six years from the initial issuance of the Class B Common Units, subject to certain conditions, the Partnership may elect to convert all or any portion of the Class B Common Units into Common Units.

Summary of Significant Accoun_2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of AmeriGas Partners, its majority-owned subsidiary AmeriGas OLP, and its 100% -owned finance subsidiaries AmeriGas Finance Corp., AmeriGas Eagle Finance Corp., AP Eagle Finance Corp., and AmeriGas Finance LLC. AmeriGas Partners and AmeriGas OLP are under the common control of the General Partner. The General Partner of AmeriGas OLP, which is also the General Partner of AmeriGas Partners, makes all decisions for AmeriGas OLP; limited partners of AmeriGas OLP do not have the ability to remove the General Partner or participate in the decision-making for AmeriGas OLP. The accounts of AmeriGas OLP are included based upon the determination that AmeriGas Partners has a controlling financial interest in and is the primary beneficiary of AmeriGas OLP. We eliminate intercompany accounts and transactions when we consolidate.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition. Effective October 1, 2018, the Partnership adopted ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” which, as amended, is included in ASC 606. This new accounting guidance supersedes previous revenue recognition requirements in ASC 605. ASC 606 requires that an entity recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The Partnership adopted this new accounting guidance using the modified retrospective transition method to those contracts which were not completed as of October 1, 2018. Periods prior to October 1, 2018, have not been restated and continue to be reported in accordance with ASC 605. Upon adoption, there were no cumulative effect adjustments made to the October 1, 2018, partners’ capital balances. The adoption of ASC 606 did not, and is not expected to, have a material impact on the amount or timing of our revenue recognition and on our consolidated net income, cash flows or financial position. Certain revenues are not within the scope of ASC 606 such as revenue from leases, financial instruments, other revenues that are not from contracts with customers, and other contractual rights or obligations and we account for such revenues in accordance with other GAAP. Revenue-related taxes collected on behalf of customers and remitted to taxing authorities, principally sales and use taxes, are not included in revenues. The Partnership has elected to use the practical expedient to expense the costs to obtain contracts when incurred as such amounts are generally not material.
Allocation of Net Income (Loss)	Allocation of Net Income (Loss) . Net income (loss) attributable to AmeriGas Partners, L.P. for partners’ capital and statement of operations presentation purposes is allocated to the General Partner and the limited partners in accordance with their respective ownership percentages after giving effect to amounts distributed to the General Partner in excess of its 1% general partner interest in AmeriGas Partners based on its IDRs under the Partnership Agreement.
Income (Loss) Per Unit	Income (Loss) Per Unit. Income (loss) per limited partner unit is computed in accordance with GAAP regarding the application of the two-class method for determining income (loss) per unit for MLPs when IDRs are present. The two-class method requires that income per limited partner unit be calculated as if all earnings for the period were distributed and requires a separate calculation for each quarter and year-to-date period. In periods when our net income attributable to AmeriGas Partners exceeds our Available Cash, as defined in the Partnership Agreement, and is above certain levels, the calculation according to the two-class method results in an increased allocation of undistributed earnings to the General Partner. Generally, in periods when our Available Cash in respect of the quarter or year-to-date periods exceeds our net income (loss) attributable to AmeriGas Partners, the calculation according to the two-class method results in an allocation of earnings to the General Partner greater than its relative ownership interest in the Partnership (or in the case of a net loss attributable to AmeriGas Partners, an allocation of such net loss to the Common Unitholders greater than their relative ownership interest in the Partnership).
Derivative Instruments	Derivative Instruments. Derivative instruments are reported on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at their fair values, unless the NPNS exception is elected. The accounting for changes in fair value depends upon the purpose of the derivative instrument and whether it qualifies and is designated as a hedge for accounting purposes. We do not currently have derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges. Changes in the fair values of our commodity derivative instruments are reflected in “Cost of sales — propane” on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Cash flows from commodity derivative instruments are included in cash flows from operating activities on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and costs. These estimates are based on management’s knowledge of current events, historical experience and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Accordingly, actual results may be different from these estimates and assumptions.
Reclassifications	Reclassifications. Certain prior-period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current-period presentation.
New Accounting Standards Adopted and Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted	New Accounting Standards Adopted Effective October 1, 2018 Revenue Recognition. Effective October 1, 2018, the Partnership adopted new accounting guidance regarding revenue recognition. See Notes 2 and 4 for a detailed description of the impact of the new guidance and related disclosures. Cloud Computing Implementation Costs. In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-15, “Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract.” The new guidance requires a customer in a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract to capitalize certain implementation costs as if the arrangement was an internal-use software project. These deferred implementation costs are expensed over the fixed, noncancelable term of the service arrangement plus any reasonably certain renewal periods. The new guidance also requires the entity to present the expense related to the capitalized implementation costs in the same income statement line as the hosting service fees; to classify payments for capitalized implementation costs in the statement of cash flows in the same manner as payments for hosting service fees; and to present the capitalized implementation costs in the balance sheet in the same line item in which prepaid hosting service fees are presented. The new guidance can be applied either retrospectively or prospectively to all implementation costs incurred after the date of adoption. We adopted this ASU effective October 1, 2018, and applied the guidance prospectively to all implementation costs associated with cloud computing arrangements that are service contracts incurred beginning October 1, 2018. The adoption of the new guidance did not have a material impact on our results of operations for the three months ended December 31, 2018. Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted Fair Value Measurements Disclosures. In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-13, “Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement.” This ASU modifies the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements by removing, modifying, or adding certain disclosures. The amendments in this ASU are effective for annual periods beginning October 1, 2020 (Fiscal 2021). The guidance regarding removing and modifying disclosures will be adopted on a retrospective basis and the guidance regarding new disclosures will be adopted on a prospective basis. Early adoption is permitted. The Partnership is in the process of assessing the impact on its financial statement disclosures from the adoption of the new guidance and determining the period in which the new guidance will be adopted. Derivatives and Hedging. In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-12, “Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities.” This ASU amends and simplifies existing guidance to allow companies to more accurately present the economic effects of risk management activities in the financial statements. The amendments in this ASU are effective for the Partnership for interim and annual periods beginning October 1, 2019 (Fiscal 2020). Early adoption is permitted. For cash flow and net investment hedges as of the adoption date, the guidance requires a modified retrospective approach. The amended presentation and disclosure guidance is required prospectively. The Partnership is in the process of assessing the impact on its financial statements from the adoption of the new guidance and determining the period in which the new guidance will be adopted. Leases. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, "Leases." This ASU, as subsequently updated, amends existing guidance to require entities that lease assets to recognize the assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by those leases on the balance sheet. The new guidance also requires additional disclosures about the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows from leases. The amendments in this ASU are effective for the Partnership for interim and annual periods beginning October 1, 2019 (Fiscal 2020). Early adoption is permitted. Lessees must apply a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements unless an entity chooses the transition option in ASU 2018-11, “Leases: Targeted Improvements” which, among other things, provides entities with a transition option to recognize the cumulative-effect adjustment from the modified retrospective application to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption. We will adopt ASU No. 2016-02, as updated, effective October 1, 2019 and expect to elect the transition option which would allow the Partnership to maintain historical presentation for periods before October 1, 2019. The Partnership has completed a preliminary assessment for evaluating the impact of the guidance and anticipates that its adoption will result in a significant amount of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for leases in effect at the adoption date. The Partnership has begun implementation activities including accumulating contracts and lease data in formats compatible with a new lease management system that will assist with the initial adoption of the standard.

Summary of Significant Accoun_3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of Income Per Limited Partner Unit	The following table sets forth reconciliations of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted income per limited partner unit computations: Three Months Ended 2018 2017 Net income attributable to AmeriGas Partners, L.P. $ 44,486 $ 104,421 Adjust for general partner share and theoretical distributions of net income attributable to AmeriGas Partners, L.P. to the general partner in accordance with the two-class method for MLPs (11,776 ) (14,202 ) Common Unitholders’ interest in net income attributable to AmeriGas Partners, L.P. under the two-class method for MLPs $ 32,710 $ 90,219 Weighted average Common Units outstanding — basic (thousands) 93,055 93,016 Potentially dilutive Common Units (thousands) 63 64 Weighted average Common Units outstanding — diluted (thousands) 93,118 93,080

Revenue From Contracts With C_2

Revenue From Contracts With Customers Revenue From Contracts With Customers (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Disaggregation of Revenue	The following table presents our disaggregated revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2018: Revenues from contracts with customers: Propane: Retail $ 721,897 Wholesale 21,003 Other 60,558 Total revenues from contracts with customers 803,458 Other revenues (a) 16,755 Total revenues $ 820,213 (a) Primarily represents revenues from tank rentals that are not within the scope of ASC 606 and accounted for in accordance with other GAAP.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Goodwill and Intangible Assets	The Partnership’s goodwill and intangible assets comprise the following: December 31, September 30, December 31, Goodwill (not subject to amortization) $ 2,003,671 $ 2,003,671 $ 2,002,010 Intangible assets: Customer relationships and noncompete agreements $ 496,901 $ 497,373 $ 496,905 Trademarks and tradenames 7,944 7,944 — Accumulated amortization (235,378 ) (225,709 ) (199,416 ) Intangible assets, net (definite-lived) 269,467 279,608 297,489 Trademarks and tradenames (indefinite-lived) — — 82,944 Total intangible assets, net $ 269,467 $ 279,608 $ 380,433

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	The following table presents, on a gross basis, our derivative assets and liabilities, including both current and noncurrent portions, that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis within the fair value hierarchy, as of December 31, 2018 , September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 : Asset (Liability) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total December 31, 2018: Assets: Commodity contracts $ — $ 958 $ — $ 958 Liabilities: Commodity contracts $ — $ (27,182 ) $ — $ (27,182 ) September 30, 2018: Assets: Commodity contracts $ — $ 52,529 $ — $ 52,529 Liabilities: Commodity contracts $ — $ (251 ) $ — $ (251 ) December 31, 2017: Assets: Commodity contracts $ — $ 41,187 $ — $ 41,187 Liabilities: Commodity contracts $ — $ (633 ) $ — $ (633 )
Carrying Amount and Estimated Fair Value of Long-term Debt	The carrying amount and estimated fair value of our long-term debt (including current maturities but excluding unamortized debt issuance costs) at December 31, 2018 , September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 were as follows: December 31, 2018 September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 Carrying amount $ 2,595,570 $ 2,597,131 $ 2,602,304 Estimated fair value $ 2,364,251 $ 2,562,206 $ 2,660,194

Derivative Instruments and He_2

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Fair Value of Derivative Assets and Liabilities	The following table presents our derivative assets and liabilities by type, as well as the effects of offsetting, as of December 31, 2018 , September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 : December 31, September 30, December 31, Derivative assets not designated as hedging instruments: Commodity contracts $ 958 $ 52,529 $ 41,187 Total derivative assets — gross 958 52,529 41,187 Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet (958 ) (251 ) (633 ) Cash collateral received — (7,270 ) (8,176 ) Total derivative assets — net $ — $ 45,008 $ 32,378 Derivative liabilities not designated as hedging instruments: Commodity contracts $ (27,182 ) $ (251 ) $ (633 ) Total derivative liabilities — gross (27,182 ) (251 ) (633 ) Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet 958 251 633 Cash collateral pledged 10,000 — — Total derivative liabilities — net (a) $ (16,224 ) $ — $ — (a) Derivative liabilities with maturities greater than one year are recorded in “ Other noncurrent liabilities ” on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Components of Derivative Instruments Gain (Loss) In Statement of Operations	The following table provides information on the effects of derivative instruments on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 : (Loss) Gain Recognized in Income Location of (Loss) Gain Three Months Ended December 31, 2018 2017 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments: Commodity contracts $ (82,762 ) $ 19,614 Cost of sales — propane

Nature of Operations (Details)

Nature of Operations (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018employeestate
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of states in which the company has market share (in states) | state	50
General Partners Interest
Number of employees of the AmeriGas Partners and the Operating Partnership | employee	0
AmeriGas Propane Inc Partnership Interest in AmeriGas Partners
General Partners Interest
General partners ownership interest (as a percent)	1.00%
AmeriGas OLP
General Partners Interest
General partners ownership interest (as a percent)	1.01%
Limited partner interest held by AmeriGas Partners in AmeriGas OLP (as a percent)	98.99%

Summary of Significant Accoun_4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Principles of Consolidation (Details)	Dec. 31, 2018
AmeriGas Finance Corp., AP Eagle Finance Corp, AmeriGas Finance LLC, And AmeriGas Eagle Finance Corp
Investment
Ownership interest percentage	100.00%

Summary of Significant Accoun_5

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Allocation of Net Income (Loss) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
AmeriGas Propane Inc Partnership Interest in AmeriGas Partners
Investment
General partners ownership interest (as a percent)	1.00%

Summary of Significant Accoun_6

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Income Per Limited Partner Unit (Details) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Net income attributable to AmeriGas Partners, L.P.	$ 44,486	$ 104,421
Adjust for general partner share and theoretical distributions of net income attributable to AmeriGas Partners, L.P. to the general partner in accordance with the two-class method for MLPs	(11,776)	(14,202)
Common Unitholders’ interest in net income attributable to AmeriGas Partners, L.P. under the two-class method for MLPs	$ 32,710	$ 90,219
Weighted average Common Units outstanding—basic (in shares)	93,055	93,016
Potentially dilutive Common Units (in shares)	63	64
Weighted average Common Units outstanding—diluted (in shares)	93,118	93,080

Summary of Significant Accoun_7

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Net Income (Loss) Per Unit (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Dilutive effect of theoretical distributions of net income on earnings (in usd per share)	$ 0	$ 0.02

Revenue From Contracts With C_3

Revenue From Contracts With Customers Revenue From Contracts With Customers - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Oct. 01, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue, performance obligation, description of timing	one year or less
Contract with customer, liability	$ 73,461	$ 93,393
Contract with customer, liability, revenue recognized	$ 45,136

Revenue From Contracts With C_4

Revenue From Contracts With Customers Revenue From Contracts With Customers - Schedule of Disaggregated Revenues (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 803,458
Other revenues	16,755
Revenues	820,213	$ 787,296
Retail
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	721,897
Wholesale
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	21,003
Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	60,558
Other revenues	$ 77,313	$ 75,832

Goodwill and Intangible Asset_2

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Components of Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill (not subject to amortization)	$ 2,003,671	$ 2,003,671	$ 2,002,010
Intangible assets:
Customer relationships and noncompete agreements	496,901	497,373	496,905
Trademarks and tradenames	7,944	7,944	0
Accumulated amortization	(235,378)	(225,709)	(199,416)
Intangible assets, net (definite-lived)	269,467	279,608	297,489
Trademarks and tradenames (indefinite-lived)	0	0	82,944
Total intangible assets, net	$ 269,467	$ 279,608	$ 380,433

Goodwill and Intangible Asset_3

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Amortization of intangible assets	$ 10,140,000	$ 9,607,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity
Remainder fiscal 2019	30,255,000
Fiscal 2,020	39,152,000
Fiscal 2,021	35,914,000
Fiscal 2,022	32,963,000
Fiscal 2,023	31,627,000
Trademarks and tradenames	7,944,000	0	$ 7,944,000
Cost of Sales
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Amortization of intangible assets	$ 0	$ 0

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018lb	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)record_of_decision	Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)
FTC Cylinder Investigation
Loss Contingencies
Amount of propane in cylinders before reduction (in pounds) | lb	17
Amount of propane in cylinders after reduction (in pounds) | lb	15
AmeriGas OLP | DEC Remediation Plan | Saranac Lake, New York
Loss Contingencies
Number of RODS | record_of_decision		3
Estimated remediation plan cost | $		$ 27,700
Liability accrued for potential remediation costs | $			$ 7,545

Fair Value Measurements - Finan

Fair Value Measurements - Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities at Fair Value On a Recurring Basis (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring - Propane Contracts - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Assets:
Commodity contracts	$ 958	$ 52,529	$ 41,187
Liabilities:
Commodity contracts	(27,182)	(251)	(633)
Level 1
Assets:
Commodity contracts	0	0	0
Liabilities:
Commodity contracts	0	0	0
Level 2
Assets:
Commodity contracts	958	52,529	41,187
Liabilities:
Commodity contracts	(27,182)	(251)	(633)
Level 3
Assets:
Commodity contracts	0	0	0
Liabilities:
Commodity contracts	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Fair Value Measurements - Other

Fair Value Measurements - Other Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Carrying amount
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 2,595,570	$ 2,597,131	$ 2,602,304
Estimated fair value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 2,364,251	$ 2,562,206	$ 2,660,194

Derivative Instruments and He_3

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Narrative (Details) - gal gal in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Volume of commodity derivative (in gallons)	248.7	244.8	180.6
Maximum period of price risk cash flow hedging (in months)	24 months

Derivative Instruments and He_4

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Components of Fair Value of Derivative Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Derivative assets not designated as hedging instruments:
Total derivative assets — gross	$ 958	$ 52,529	$ 41,187
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet	(958)	(251)	(633)
Cash collateral received	0	(7,270)	(8,176)
Total derivative assets — net	0	45,008	32,378
Derivative liabilities not designated as hedging instruments:
Total derivative liabilities — gross	(27,182)	(251)	(633)
Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet	958	251	633
Cash collateral pledged	10,000	0	0
Total derivative liabilities — net	(16,224)	0	0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Commodity contracts
Derivative assets not designated as hedging instruments:
Total derivative assets — gross	958	52,529	41,187
Derivative liabilities not designated as hedging instruments:
Total derivative liabilities — gross	$ (27,182)	$ (251)	$ (633)

Derivative Instruments and He_5

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Components of Derivative Instruments Gain Loss in Statement of Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Commodity contracts | Cost of sales — propane
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
(Loss) Gain Recognized in Income	$ (82,762)	$ 19,614

Related Party Transactions (Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($)	Nov. 07, 2017	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2018	Jul. 01, 2019
Related Party Transaction
General Partner contribution to AmeriGas Propane, L.P.				$ 0
General Partner | Reimbursed Expenses or Payments
Related Party Transaction
Related party costs and expenses		$ 152,047,000	$ 147,287,000
General Partner | UGI Corp | General and Administrative Services
Related Party Transaction
Related party costs and expenses		3,943,000	3,713,000
General Partner | UGI Corp | UGI Corp Office Insurance Reimbursement
Related Party Transaction
Related party costs and expenses		0	0
Affiliated Entity | Energy Services | Propane Purchases
Related Party Transaction
Related party costs and expenses		$ 0	$ 0
Forecast
Related Party Transaction
General Partner contribution to AmeriGas Propane, L.P.					$ 225,000,000
Capital Unit, Class B
Related Party Transaction
Number of volume days of weighted average price of Partnership's common units	20 days
Basis points on annualized yield	1.30%
Period from initial issuance, holders may elect to convert units	5 years
Conversion ratio	1
Conversion of stock, period subsequent to initial issuance, election two	6 years