Segment Information (Details 1) (USD $) In Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010
Reconciliation of Partnership EBITDA
Depreciation and amortization	$ (57.8)	$ (51.7)	$ (168.6)	$ (157.3)
Loss on extinguishment of debt			18.8
Operating income	17.2	31.2	626.5	640.4
AmeriGas Propane [Member]
Reconciliation of Partnership EBITDA
Partnership EBITDA	31.1	27.2	301.9	323.7
Depreciation and amortization	(24.5)	(21.8)	(70.4)	(65.0)
Loss on extinguishment of debt			18.8
Noncontrolling interests	0.1	(0.1)	2.6	2.5
Operating income	$ 6.7	$ 5.3	$ 252.9	$ 261.2

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