Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2020	Apr. 30, 2019	Apr. 30, 2020	Apr. 30, 2019
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net earnings	$ (15,471)	$ 20,760	$ (12,397)	$ 7,127
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in value on risk management derivatives	(11,501)		(36,340)
Change in value on risk management derivatives, pre-adoption		1,870		(27,364)
Reclassification of losses on derivatives to earnings, net	14,073		30,318
Reclassification of losses on derivatives to earnings, net, pre-adoption		6,416		5,790
Pension liability adjustment			(109)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	2,572	8,286	(6,131)	(21,574)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(12,899)	29,046	(18,528)	(14,447)
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	26	382	148	119
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, LP	(12,925)	28,664	(18,676)	(14,566)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net earnings	(7,720)	29,554	13,138	33,357
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in value on risk management derivatives	(11,501)		(36,340)
Change in value on risk management derivatives, pre-adoption		1,870		(27,364)
Reclassification of losses on derivatives to earnings, net	14,073		30,318
Reclassification of losses on derivatives to earnings, net, pre-adoption		6,416		5,790
Pension liability adjustment			(109)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	2,572	8,286	(6,131)	(21,574)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(5,148)	37,840	7,007	11,783
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, LP	$ (5,148)	$ 37,840	$ 7,007	$ 11,783