Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016
Net loss	$ (48,316)	$ (43,471)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in value of risk management derivatives	22,449	5,138
Reclassification of derivative gains and losses to earnings	(3,949)	4,238
Other comprehensive income (loss)	18,500	9,376
Comprehensive income	(29,816)	(34,095)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(215)	(304)
Comprehensive income attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, LP	(29,601)	(33,791)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Net loss	(39,699)	(39,440)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in value of risk management derivatives	22,449	5,138
Reclassification of derivative gains and losses to earnings	(3,949)	4,238
Other comprehensive income (loss)	18,500	9,376
Comprehensive income	$ (21,199)	$ (30,064)