Inventories - Components of Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020
Inventory
Total inventories	$ 268	$ 241	$ 180
Non-utility LPG and natural gas
Inventory
Total inventories	179	164	110
Gas Utility natural gas
Inventory
Total inventories	3	20	3
Materials, supplies and other
Inventory
Total inventories	$ 86	$ 57	$ 67

Amount after valuation and LIFO reserves of inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.

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