Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2016
Net loss	$ 6,691	$ 18,918	$ 1,748	$ (3,893)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in value of risk management derivatives	(6,496)	14,681	13,904	3,561
Reclassification of derivative gains and losses to earnings	(1,933)	6,138	(2,819)	(22,931)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(8,429)	20,819	16,723	26,492
Comprehensive income	(1,738)	39,737	18,471	22,599
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	70	444	356	355
Comprehensive income attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, LP	(1,808)	39,293	18,115	22,244
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Net loss	15,395	23,049	18,555	8,700
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in value of risk management derivatives	(6,496)	14,681	13,904	3,561
Reclassification of derivative gains and losses to earnings	(1,933)	6,138	(2,819)	(22,931)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(8,429)	20,819	16,723	26,492
Comprehensive income	$ 6,966	$ 43,868	$ 35,278	$ 35,192