CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2025	Mar. 31, 2024
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income including noncontrolling interest	$ 89,418	$ 114,658
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Net gain (loss) from foreign currency translation	(1,667)	(35,528)
Retirement and postretirement benefit plans	864	910
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(803)	(34,618)
Comprehensive income including noncontrolling interest	88,615	80,040
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	16,382	24,656
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO MURPHY	$ 72,233	$ 55,384