CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income including noncontrolling interest	$ 277,804	$ 574,076	$ 583,974	$ 918,094
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
Net gain (loss) from foreign currency translation	(39,353)	(102,266)	(2,601)	(135,791)
Retirement and postretirement benefit plans	1,196	3,165	3,347	9,674
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(38,157)	(99,101)	746	(126,117)
Comprehensive income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	239,647	474,975	584,720	791,977
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	22,462	45,648	38,701	152,445
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO MURPHY	$ 217,185	$ 429,327	$ 546,019	$ 639,532