Represents the assumed allocation of net income (loss) to the partners of the limited partnership.

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Cumulative number of units that were previously issued and have been repurchased.

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The total amount of dividends declared in the period for each class of stock and the contractual amount of dividends (or interest on participating income bonds) that must be paid for the period (for example, unpaid cumulative dividends). Dividends declared in the current period do not include dividends declared in respect of prior-period unpaid cumulative dividends. Preferred dividends that are cumulative only if earned are deducted only to the extent that they are earned.

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Per unit of ownership amount of cash distributions declared to unit-holder of a limited liability company (LLC).

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The portion of profit or loss for the period which is attributable to the parent.

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Percentage investment held by the managing member or general partner of the limited liability company (LLC) or limited partnership (LP).

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Per unit of ownership amount after tax of income (loss) available to limited partnership (LP) unit-holder and units that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of limited partner units for dilutive potential units outstanding.

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The number of units sold in a public offering of each class of partners' capital account. Units represent shares of ownership of the general, limited, and preferred partners.

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Net Income Per Limited Partner Unit (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Apr. 22, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Net Income (Loss) Per Limited Partner Unit
Repurchased units not deemed outstanding	453,219			390,602
Net Income (Loss) Per Limited Partner Unit
Net income attributable to Global Partners LP	$ 30,415us-gaap_IncomeLossAttributableToParent	$ 57,010us-gaap_IncomeLossAttributableToParent
Declared distribution	23,260us-gaap_DistributedEarnings	18,323us-gaap_DistributedEarnings
Assumed allocation of undistributed net income	7,155	38,687
Assumed allocation of net income	30,415glp_AssumedAllocationOfNetIncomeLoss	57,010glp_AssumedAllocationOfNetIncomeLoss
Denominator:
Basic weighted average limited partner units outstanding	30,599,000	27,261,000
Diluted weighted average limited partner units outstanding	30,712,000	27,296,000
Basic net income per limited partner unit (in dollars per unit)	$ 0.92	$ 2.04
Diluted net income per limited partner unit (in dollars per unit)	$ 0.92	$ 2.03
Number of common units sold	3,565,000
General partner interest (as a percent)	0.74%	0.83%
General Partner Interest
Denominator:
Quarterly cash distribution declared (in dollars per unit)			$ 0.68
Common Unitholders
Net Income (Loss) Per Limited Partner Unit
Net income attributable to Global Partners LP	28,236	55,502
Declared distribution	21,076	17,145
Assumed allocation of undistributed net income	7,160	38,357
Assumed allocation of net income	28,236	55,502
Denominator:
Basic weighted average limited partner units outstanding	30,599,000	27,261,000
Dilutive effect of phantom units	113,000	35,000
Diluted weighted average limited partner units outstanding	30,712,000	27,296,000
Basic net income per limited partner unit (in dollars per unit)	$ 0.92	$ 2.04
Diluted net income per limited partner unit (in dollars per unit)	$ 0.92	$ 2.03
General Partner Interest
Net Income (Loss) Per Limited Partner Unit
Net income attributable to Global Partners LP	2,179	1,508
Declared distribution	157	143
Assumed allocation of undistributed net income	(5)	330
Assumed allocation of net income	152	473
IDRs
Net Income (Loss) Per Limited Partner Unit
Declared distribution	2,027	1,035
Assumed allocation of net income	$ 2,027	$ 1,035