Ferrellgas Partners (FGPR) 10-Q15 Dec 202021 Q1 Quarterly reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
Document And Entity Information - shares	Oct. 31, 2020	Nov. 30, 2020
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Oct. 31, 2020
Document Transition Report	false
Entity Registrant Name	Ferrellgas Partners L P
Title of 12(b) Security	N/A
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	true
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		97,152,665
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--07-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2021
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Entity Central Index Key	0000922358
Amendment Flag	false
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Oct. 31, 2020
Entity Registrant Name	Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	true
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	true
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--07-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2021
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Entity Central Index Key	0001012493
Amendment Flag	false
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Oct. 31, 2020
Entity Registrant Name	Ferrellgas L P
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	true
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--07-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2021
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Entity Central Index Key	0000922359
Amendment Flag	false
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Oct. 31, 2020
Entity Registrant Name	Ferrellgas Finance Corp
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	true
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	true
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--07-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2021
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Entity Central Index Key	0000922360
Amendment Flag	false

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2020	Jul. 31, 2020
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 299,527,000	$ 333,761,000
Accounts and notes receivable, net	119,488,000	101,438,000
Inventories	78,980,000	72,664,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	40,088,000	35,944,000
Total current assets	538,083,000	543,807,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	40,088,000	35,944,000
Property, plant and equipment, net	592,132,000	591,042,000
Goodwill, net	246,946,000	247,195,000
Intangible assets, net	101,812,000	104,049,000
Operating lease, right-of-use assets	100,349,000	107,349,000
Other assets, net	73,522,000	74,748,000
Total assets	1,652,844,000	1,668,190,000
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	44,641,000	33,944,000
Current portion of long-term debt	859,095,000	859,095,000
Current operating lease liabilities	28,280,000	29,345,000
Other current liabilities	186,938,000	167,466,000
Total current liabilities	1,118,954,000	1,089,850,000
Long-term debt	1,647,106,000	1,646,396,000
Operating lease liabilities	83,337,000	89,022,000
Other liabilities	49,543,000	51,190,000
Contingencies and commitments
Partners' capital (deficit)
Common unitholders	(1,171,359,000)	(1,126,452,000)
General partner unitholder	(71,741,000)	(71,287,000)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	5,534,000	(2,303,000)
Total Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. partners' deficit	(1,237,566,000)	(1,200,042,000)
Noncontrolling interest	(8,530,000)	(8,226,000)
Total partners' capital (deficit)	(1,246,096,000)	(1,208,268,000)
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	1,652,844,000	1,668,190,000
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	1,000	1,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		1,850
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		1,850
Total assets	1,000	2,850
Current liabilities:
Contingencies and commitments
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Common stock, $1.00 par value; 2,000 shares authorized; 1,000 shares issued and outstanding	1,000	1,000
Additional paid in capital	38,920	38,846
Accumulated deficit	(38,920)	(36,996)
Total stockholder's equity	1,000	2,850
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	299,522,000	333,755,000
Accounts and notes receivable, net	119,488,000	101,438,000
Inventories	78,980,000	72,664,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	40,044,000	35,897,000
Total current assets	538,034,000	543,754,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	40,044,000	35,897,000
Property, plant and equipment, net	592,132,000	591,042,000
Goodwill, net	246,946,000	247,195,000
Intangible assets, net	101,812,000	104,049,000
Operating lease, right-of-use assets	100,349,000	107,349,000
Other assets, net	73,522,000	74,748,000
Total assets	1,652,795,000	1,668,137,000
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	44,641,000	33,944,000
Current portion of long-term debt	502,095,000	502,095,000
Current operating lease liabilities	28,280,000	29,345,000
Other current liabilities	159,910,000	148,136,000
Total current liabilities	734,926,000	713,520,000
Long-term debt	1,647,106,000	1,646,396,000
Operating lease liabilities	83,337,000	89,022,000
Other liabilities	49,543,000	51,190,000
Contingencies and commitments
Partners' capital (deficit)
Common unitholders	(859,121,000)	(821,462,000)
General partner unitholder	(8,600,000)	(8,216,000)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	5,604,000	(2,313,000)
Total Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. partners' deficit	(862,117,000)	(831,991,000)
Total partners' capital (deficit)	(862,117,000)	(831,991,000)
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	1,652,795,000	1,668,137,000
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	1,100	1,100
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		1,500
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		1,500
Total assets	1,100	2,600
Current liabilities:
Contingencies and commitments
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Common stock, $1.00 par value; 2,000 shares authorized; 1,000 shares issued and outstanding	1,000	1,000
Additional paid in capital	84,240	84,187
Accumulated deficit	(84,140)	(82,587)
Total stockholder's equity	$ 1,100	$ 2,600

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2020	Jul. 31, 2020
Restricted cash	$ 96,909	$ 95,759
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	120,261	103,703
Amortizable intangible assets, accumulated amortization	$ 425,426	$ 423,290
Common unitholders, units outstanding	97,152,665	97,152,665
General partner unitholder, units outstanding	989,926	989,926
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Common stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, shares authorized	2,000	2,000
Common stock, shares issued	1,000	1,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	1,000	1,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Restricted cash	$ 96,909	$ 95,759
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	120,261	103,703
Amortizable intangible assets, accumulated amortization	$ 425,426	$ 423,290
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Common stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, shares authorized	2,000	2,000
Common stock, shares issued	1,000	1,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	1,000	1,000

Consolidated Statements Of Oper

Consolidated Statements Of Operations - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
Consolidated Statements Of Operations - USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019
Revenues:
Revenues	$ 300,894,000	$ 293,214,000
Costs and expenses:
Operating expense - personnel, vehicle, plant and other	109,027,000	114,543,000
Operating expense - equipment lease expense	6,830,000	8,388,000
Depreciation and amortization expense	21,390,000	19,219,000
General and administrative expense	13,080,000	9,695,000
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	708,000	795,000
Loss on asset sales and disposals	813,000	2,235,000
Operating income	7,752,000	630,000
Interest expense	(54,226,000)	(45,697,000)
Other income (expense), net	108,000	(132,000)
Loss before income taxes	(46,366,000)	(45,199,000)
Income tax expense (benefit)	87,000	518,000
Net loss	(46,453,000)	(45,717,000)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(391,000)	(373,000)
Net loss	(46,062,000)	(45,344,000)
Less: General partner's interest in net loss	(461,000)	(453,000)
Common unitholders' interest in net loss	$ (45,601,000)	$ (44,891,000)
Basic and diluted net loss per common unit	$ (0.47)	$ (0.46)
Propane [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues	$ 281,049,000	$ 273,385,000
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales	137,627,000	134,028,000
Other Revenues
Revenues:
Revenues	19,845,000	19,829,000
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales	3,667,000	3,681,000
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Costs and expenses:
General and administrative expense	1,924	891
Net loss	(1,924)	(891)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues	300,894,000	293,214,000
Costs and expenses:
Operating expense - personnel, vehicle, plant and other	109,027,000	114,543,000
Operating expense - equipment lease expense	6,830,000	8,388,000
Depreciation and amortization expense	21,390,000	19,219,000
General and administrative expense	13,076,000	9,696,000
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	708,000	795,000
Loss on asset sales and disposals	813,000	2,235,000
Operating income	7,756,000	629,000
Interest expense	(46,528,000)	(36,877,000)
Other income (expense), net	108,000	(132,000)
Loss before income taxes	(38,664,000)	(36,380,000)
Income tax expense (benefit)	87,000	518,000
Net loss	(38,751,000)	(36,898,000)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Propane [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues	281,049,000	273,385,000
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales	137,627,000	134,028,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Other Revenues
Revenues:
Revenues	19,845,000	19,829,000
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales	3,667,000	3,681,000
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Costs and expenses:
General and administrative expense	1,553	1,019
Net loss	$ (1,553)	$ (1,019)

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net loss	$ (46,453)	$ (45,717)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in value on risk management derivatives	5,767	(13,627)
Reclassification of losses on derivatives to earnings, net	2,150	7,479
Other comprehensive income (loss)	7,917	(6,148)
Comprehensive loss	(38,536)	(51,865)
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(311)	(435)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, LP	(38,225)	(51,430)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net loss	(38,751)	(36,898)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in value on risk management derivatives	5,767	(13,627)
Reclassification of losses on derivatives to earnings, net	2,150	7,479
Other comprehensive income (loss)	7,917	(6,148)
Comprehensive loss	(30,834)	(43,046)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Ferrellgas Partners, LP	$ (30,834)	$ (43,046)

Consolidated Statements Of Part

Consolidated Statements Of Partners' Deficit - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
Consolidated Statements Of Partners' Deficit - USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Partners' capital balance, beginning	$ (1,208,268,000)	$ (1,138,938,000)
Contributions in connection with non-cash ESOP and stock and unit-based compensation charges	708,000	795,000
Distributions		(1,000)
Net loss	(46,453,000)	(45,717,000)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	7,917,000	(6,148,000)
Partners' capital balance, ending	(1,246,096,000)	(1,191,384,000)
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Partners' capital balance, beginning		(1,375,000)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Partners' capital balance, beginning	(2,303,000)	(14,512,000)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	7,837,000	(6,086,000)
Partners' capital balance, ending	5,534,000	(20,598,000)
Parent [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Partners' capital balance, beginning	(1,200,042,000)	(1,131,233,000)
Contributions in connection with non-cash ESOP and stock and unit-based compensation charges	701,000	787,000
Net loss	(46,062,000)	(45,344,000)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	7,837,000	(6,086,000)
Partners' capital balance, ending	(1,237,566,000)	(1,183,237,000)
Parent [Member] \| Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Partners' capital balance, beginning		(1,361,000)
Non-Controlling Interest [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Partners' capital balance, beginning	(8,226,000)	(7,705,000)
Contributions in connection with non-cash ESOP and stock and unit-based compensation charges	7,000	8,000
Distributions		(1,000)
Net loss	(391,000)	(373,000)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	80,000	(62,000)
Partners' capital balance, ending	$ (8,530,000)	(8,147,000)
Non-Controlling Interest [Member] \| Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Partners' capital balance, beginning		$ (14,000)
Common Unitholders [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Partners' capital balance (in shares)	97,152,700	97,152,700
Partners' capital balance, beginning	$ (1,126,452,000)	$ (1,046,245,000)
Contributions in connection with non-cash ESOP and stock and unit-based compensation charges	694,000	779,000
Distributions	0
Net loss	$ (45,601,000)	$ (44,891,000)
Partners' capital balance (in shares)	97,152,700	97,152,700
Partners' capital balance, ending	$ (1,171,359,000)	$ (1,091,704,000)
Common Unitholders [Member] \| Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Partners' capital balance, beginning		$ (1,347,000)
General Partner [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Partners' capital balance (in shares)	989,900	989,900
Partners' capital balance, beginning	$ (71,287,000)	$ (70,476,000)
Contributions in connection with non-cash ESOP and stock and unit-based compensation charges	7,000	8,000
Net loss	$ (461,000)	$ (453,000)
Partners' capital balance (in shares)	989,900	989,900
Partners' capital balance, ending	$ (71,741,000)	$ (70,935,000)
General Partner [Member] \| Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Partners' capital balance, beginning		(14,000)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Partners' capital balance, beginning	(831,991,000)	(780,403,000)
Contributions in connection with non-cash ESOP and stock and unit-based compensation charges	708,000	795,000
Distributions		(101,000)
Net loss	(38,751,000)	(36,898,000)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	7,917,000	(6,148,000)
Partners' capital balance, ending	(862,117,000)	(824,130,000)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Partners' capital balance, beginning		(1,375,000)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Partners' capital balance, beginning	(2,313,000)	(14,647,000)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	7,917,000	(6,148,000)
Partners' capital balance, ending	5,604,000	(20,795,000)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Common Unitholders [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Partners' capital balance, beginning	(821,462,000)	(758,186,000)
Contributions in connection with non-cash ESOP and stock and unit-based compensation charges	701,000	787,000
Distributions		(100,000)
Net loss	(38,360,000)	(36,525,000)
Partners' capital balance, ending	(859,121,000)	(795,385,000)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Common Unitholders [Member] \| Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Partners' capital balance, beginning		(1,361,000)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| General Partner [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Partners' capital balance, beginning	(8,216,000)	(7,570,000)
Contributions in connection with non-cash ESOP and stock and unit-based compensation charges	7,000	8,000
Distributions		(1,000)
Net loss	(391,000)	(373,000)
Partners' capital balance, ending	$ (8,600,000)	(7,950,000)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| General Partner [Member] \| Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Partners' capital balance, beginning		$ (14,000)

Consolidated Statements Of Cash

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$ (46,453,000)	$ (45,717,000)
Reconciliation of net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense	21,390,000	19,219,000
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	708,000	795,000
Loss on asset sales and disposals	813,000	2,235,000
Provision for doubtful accounts	678,000	665,000
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	(1,000)	554,000
Other	2,346,000	3,450,000
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from business acquisitions:
Accounts and notes receivable, net of securitization	(18,728,000)	(14,410,000)
Inventories	(6,316,000)	(4,541,000)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(334,000)	(8,008,000)
Accounts payable	10,479,000	11,360,000
Accrued interest expense	14,827,000	34,167,000
Other current liabilities	6,154,000	8,214,000
Other assets and liabilities	2,946,000	(872,000)
Net cash provided by operating activities	(11,491,000)	7,111,000
Cash flows from investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired		(6,400,000)
Capital expenditures	(19,454,000)	(18,126,000)
Proceeds from sale of assets	1,407,000	835,000
Cash payments to construct assets in connection with future lease transactions		(16,879,000)
Cash receipts in connection with leased vehicles		5,863,000
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(18,047,000)	(34,707,000)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on long-term debt	(696,000)	(512,000)
Net additions to (reductions in) short-term borrowings		37,000,000
Net additions to (reductions in) collateralized short-term borrowings		11,000,000
Cash paid for financing costs and other	(2,297,000)	(1,102,000)
Noncontrolling interest activity		(1,000)
Cash payments for principal portion of lease liability	(1,703,000)	(38,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(4,696,000)	46,347,000
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(34,234,000)	18,751,000
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year	333,761,000	11,054,000
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - end of year	299,527,000	29,805,000
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	(1,924)	(891)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from business acquisitions:
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,850	838
Net cash provided by operating activities	(74)	(53)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Capital contribution	74	53
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	74	53
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year	1,000	1,000
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - end of year	1,000	1,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	(38,751,000)	(36,898,000)
Reconciliation of net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense	21,390,000	19,219,000
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	708,000	795,000
Loss on asset sales and disposals	813,000	2,235,000
Provision for doubtful accounts	678,000	665,000
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	(1,000)	554,000
Other	2,346,000	2,327,000
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from business acquisitions:
Accounts and notes receivable, net of securitization	(18,728,000)	(14,410,000)
Inventories	(6,316,000)	(4,541,000)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(337,000)	(7,970,000)
Accounts payable	10,479,000	11,360,000
Accrued interest expense	7,129,000	26,469,000
Other current liabilities	6,154,000	8,214,000
Other assets and liabilities	2,946,000	(872,000)
Net cash provided by operating activities	(11,490,000)	7,147,000
Cash flows from investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired		(6,400,000)
Capital expenditures	(19,454,000)	(18,126,000)
Proceeds from sale of assets	1,407,000	835,000
Cash payments to construct assets in connection with future lease transactions		(16,879,000)
Cash receipts in connection with leased vehicles		5,863,000
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(18,047,000)	(34,707,000)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions		(101,000)
Payments on long-term debt	(696,000)	(512,000)
Net additions to (reductions in) short-term borrowings		37,000,000
Net additions to (reductions in) collateralized short-term borrowings		11,000,000
Cash paid for financing costs and other	(2,297,000)	(1,102,000)
Cash payments for principal portion of lease liability	(1,703,000)	(38,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(4,696,000)	46,247,000
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(34,233,000)	18,687,000
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year	333,755,000	11,046,000
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - end of year	299,522,000	29,733,000
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	(1,553)	(1,019)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from business acquisitions:
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,500	966
Net cash provided by operating activities	(53)	(53)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Capital contribution	53	53
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	53	53
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year	1,100	1,100
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - end of year	$ 1,100	$ 1,100

Partnership Organization And Fo

Partnership Organization And Formation	3 Months Ended
Partnership Organization And Formation	Oct. 31, 2020
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
Organization And Formation	A. Partnership organization and formation Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (“Ferrellgas Partners”) was formed on April 19, 1994, and is a publicly traded limited partnership, owning an approximate 99% limited partner interest in Ferrellgas, L.P. (the “operating partnership”). Ferrellgas Partners and the operating partnership, collectively referred to as “Ferrellgas,” are both Delaware limited partnerships and are governed by their respective partnership agreements. Ferrellgas Partners was formed to acquire and hold a limited partner interest in the operating partnership. As of October 31, 2020, Ferrell Companies, Inc., a Kansas corporation (“Ferrell Companies”), beneficially owns 22.8 million of Ferrellgas Partners’ outstanding common units. Ferrellgas, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ferrell Companies, is the sole general partner of Ferrellgas Partners and one of three general partners of the operating partnership. Ferrellgas, Inc. has retained an approximate 1% general partner economic interest in Ferrellgas Partners and also holds an approximate 1% general partner economic interest in the operating partnership, representing an effective 2% general partner economic interest in Ferrellgas on a combined basis. As the sole general partner of Ferrellgas Partners, Ferrellgas, Inc. performs all management functions required by Ferrellgas Partners. Unless contractually provided for, creditors of the operating partnership have no recourse with regards to Ferrellgas Partners. The term “general partner” (i) with respect to Ferrellgas Partners refers to Ferrellgas, Inc. and (ii) with respect to the operating partnership refers to (a) Ferrellgas, Inc., in the case of any economic general partner interest and (b) Ferrellgas, Inc., Ferrellgas GP II, LLC and Ferrellgas GP III, LLC, collectively, in the case of any voting general partner interest. Ferrellgas Partners is a holding entity that conducts no operations and has two subsidiaries, Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. and the operating partnership. Ferrellgas Partners owns a 100% equity interest in Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp., whose only business activity is to act as the co-issuer and co-obligor of any debt issued by Ferrellgas Partners. The operating partnership is the only operating subsidiary of Ferrellgas Partners. Ferrellgas is primarily engaged in the retail distribution of propane and related equipment sales. The propane distribution market is seasonal because propane is used primarily for heating in residential and commercial buildings. Ferrellgas serves residential, industrial/commercial, portable tank exchange, agricultural, wholesale and other customers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Due to seasonality, the results of operations for the three months ended October 31, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year ending July 30, 2021. The condensed consolidated financial statements of Ferrellgas reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the interim periods presented. All adjustments to the condensed consolidated financial statements were of a normal recurring nature. The information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q should be read in conjunction with (i) the section entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and (ii) the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in Ferrellgas’ Annual Report on Form 10‑K for fiscal 2020. Going Concern The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the continuity of operations, the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. Ferrellgas Partners has $357.0 million in unsecured notes due June 15, 2020, which Ferrellgas Partners failed to repay, that are classified as current in the condensed consolidated financial statements. Additionally, Ferrellgas, L.P. has $500.0 million in unsecured notes due May 1, 2021, that are also classified as current in the condensed consolidated financial statements. The ability of Ferrellgas Partners to restructure, refinance or otherwise satisfy these notes is uncertain considering the level of other outstanding indebtedness. Given these concerns, Ferrellgas Partners believes there is substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. Ferrellgas has engaged Moelis & Company LLC as its financial advisor and the law firm of Squire Patton Boggs LLP to assist in its ongoing process to reduce existing debt and address its debt maturities. On December 10, 2020, Ferrellgas Partners, Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp., the operating partnership and additional Ferrellgas entities entered into a Transaction Support Agreement (the “TSA”) with certain holders of, or investment advisors, sub-advisors, or managers of discretionary accounts that hold, claims arising under, derived from or based upon the indenture governing the Ferrellgas Partners Notes due June 15, 2020. There is no assurance that the transactions contemplated by the TSA will be consummated and the outcome of Ferrellgas’ debt reduction strategy continues to remain uncertain. See Note N – Subsequent Events, for a discussion of the TSA and the transactions contemplated thereunder. Additionally, see Note F – Debt below for further discussion of the outstanding debt.
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
Organization And Formation	A. Formation Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. (the “Finance Corp.”), a Delaware corporation, was formed on March 28, 1996, and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (the “Partnership”). The Partnership contributed $1,000 to the Finance Corp. on April 8, 1996 in exchange for 1,000 shares of common stock. The Finance Corp. has nominal assets, does not conduct any operations and has no employees. Going Concern The accompanying condensed financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the continuity of operations, the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. As discussed in Note B – Contingencies and commitments, the Finance Corp serves as co-issuer and co-obligor for debt securities of the Partnership. The Partnership has $357.0 million aggregate principal amount of unsecured senior notes due June 15, 2020, which the Partnership failed to repay, that are classified as current in its condensed consolidated financial statements. These obligations are only reported on the Partnership’s condensed consolidated balance sheet. The ability of the Partnership to restructure, refinance or otherwise satisfy these notes is uncertain considering the level of other outstanding indebtedness. Additionally, the Finance Corp. does not have sufficient cash reserves or the ability to generate sufficient future cash flows to satisfy its obligations as co-obligor of the debt securities of the Partnership. Given these concerns, we believe there is substantial doubt about the Finance Corp’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Partnership has engaged Moelis & Company LLC as its financial advisor and the law firm of Squire Patton Boggs LLP to assist with the Partnership’s ongoing process to reduce existing debt and address its debt maturities. On December 10, 2020, the Partnership, Finance Corp., the operating partnership and additional Ferrellgas entities entered into a Transaction Support Agreement (the “TSA”) with certain holders of, or investment advisors, sub-advisors, or managers of discretionary accounts that hold, claims arising under, derived from or based upon the indenture governing the Ferrellgas Partners Notes due June 15, 2020. There is no assurance that the transactions contemplated by the TSA will be consummated and the outcome of Ferrellgas’ debt reduction strategy continues to remain uncertain. See Note C – Subsequent Events, for a discussion of the TSA and the transactions contemplated thereunder.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
Organization And Formation	A. Partnership organization and formation Ferrellgas, L.P. is a limited partnership that owns and operates propane distribution and related assets. Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (“Ferrellgas Partners”), a publicly traded limited partnership, holds an approximate 99% limited partner interest in, and consolidates, Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ferrell Companies, Inc., a Kansas corporation (“Ferrell Companies”), is the sole general partner of Ferrellgas Partners and one of three general partners of Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas, Inc. has retained an approximate 1% general partner economic interest in Ferrellgas Partners and also holds an approximate 1% general partner economic interest in Ferrellgas, L.P., representing an effective 2% general partner economic interest in Ferrellgas, L.P. on a combined basis. As the sole general partner of Ferrellgas Partners, Ferrellgas, Inc. performs all management functions required by Ferrellgas Partners. Ferrellgas Partners and Ferrellgas, L.P., collectively referred to as “Ferrellgas,” are governed by their respective partnership agreements. These agreements contain specific provisions for the allocation of net earnings and loss to each of the partners for purposes of maintaining the partner capital accounts. The term “general partner” (i) with respect to Ferrellgas Partners refers to Ferrellgas, Inc. and (ii) with respect to Ferrellgas, L.P. refers to (a) Ferrellgas, Inc., in the case of any economic general partner interest and (b) Ferrellgas, Inc., Ferrellgas GP II, LLC and Ferrellgas GP III, LLC, collectively, in the case of any voting general partner interest. As the general partners of Ferrellgas, L.P., Ferrellgas, Inc., Ferrellgas GP II, LLC and Ferrellgas GP III, LLC each have an equal vote and all general partner matters of Ferrellgas, L.P. are determined by the vote or consent of a majority of such entities. The general partners perform all management functions required by Ferrellgas, L.P. The general partner interests held by Ferrellgas GP II, LLC and Ferrellgas GP III, LLC are strictly voting and non-economic. Unless contractually provided for, creditors of Ferrellgas, L.P. have no recourse with regards to Ferrellgas Partners. Ferrellgas, L.P. owns a 100% equity interest in Ferrellgas Finance Corp., whose only business activity is to act as the co-issuer and co-obligor of debt issued by Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas, L.P. is primarily engaged in the retail distribution of propane and related equipment sales. The propane distribution market is seasonal because propane is used primarily for heating in residential and commercial buildings. Ferrellgas, L.P. serves residential, industrial/commercial, portable tank exchange, agricultural, wholesale and other customers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Due to seasonality, the results of operations for the three months ended October 31, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year ending July 30, 2021. The condensed consolidated financial statements of Ferrellgas, L.P. and subsidiaries reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the interim periods presented. All adjustments to the condensed consolidated financial statements were of a normal recurring nature. The information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q should be read in conjunction with (i) the section entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and (ii) the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in Ferrellgas, L.P.’s Annual Report on Form 10‑K for fiscal 2020. Going Concern The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the continuity of operations, the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. Ferrellgas, L.P. has $500.0 million in unsecured notes due May 1, 2021, that are classified as current in its condensed consolidated financial statements. Additionally, Ferrellgas Partners has $357.0 million in unsecured notes due June 15, 2020, which Ferrellgas Partners failed to repay, that are classified as current in its condensed consolidated financial statements. Ferrellgas Partners’ ability to restructure, refinance or otherwise satisfy these notes is directly impacted by the cash flows of Ferrellgas, L.P. The ability of Ferrellgas Partners to restructure or refinance these notes is uncertain considering the level of other outstanding indebtedness. Given these concerns, Ferrellgas Partners believes there is substantial doubt about Ferrellgas, L.P.’s ability to continue as a going concern. Ferrellgas has engaged Moelis & Company LLC as its financial advisor and the law firm of Squire Patton Boggs LLP to assist in its ongoing process to reduce existing debt and address its debt maturities. On December 10, 2020, Ferrellgas Partners, Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp., Ferrellgas, L.P. and additional Ferrellgas entities entered into a Transaction Support Agreement (the “TSA”) with certain holders of, or investment advisors, sub-advisors, or managers of discretionary accounts that hold, claims arising under, derived from or based upon the indenture governing the Ferrellgas Partners Notes due June 15, 2020. There is no assurance that the transactions contemplated by the TSA will be consummated and the outcome of Ferrellgas’ debt reduction strategy continues to remain uncertain. See Note N – Subsequent Events, for a discussion of the TSA and the transactions contemplated thereunder. Additionally, see Note F – Debt below for further discussion of the outstanding debt.
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
Organization And Formation	A. Formation Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (the “Finance Corp.”), a Delaware corporation, was formed on January 16, 2003, and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ferrellgas, L.P. (the “Partnership”). The Partnership contributed $1,000 to the Finance Corp. on January 24, 2003 in exchange for 1,000 shares of common stock. The Finance Corp. has nominal assets, does not conduct any operations and has no employees. Going Concern The accompanying condensed financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the continuity of operations, the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. As discussed in Note B – Contingencies and commitments, the Finance Corp serves as co-issuer and co-obligor for debt securities of the Partnership. The Partnership has $500.0 million in unsecured notes due May 1, 2021 that are classified as current in its condensed consolidated financial statements. This obligation is only reported on the condensed consolidated balance sheet of the Partnership. The ability of the Partnership to restructure, refinance or otherwise satisfy these notes is uncertain considering the level of other outstanding indebtedness. The Finance Corp. does not have sufficient cash reserves or the ability to generate sufficient future cash flows to satisfy its obligations as co-obligor of the debt securities of the Partnership. Given these concerns, we believe there is substantial doubt about the Finance Corp’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Partnership has engaged Moelis & Company LLC as its financial advisor and the law firm of Squire Patton Boggs LLP to assist in the Partnership’s ongoing process to reduce existing debt and address its debt maturities. On December 10, 2020, Ferrellgas Partners, Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp., the Partnership, Finance Corp. and additional Ferrellgas entities entered into a Transaction Support Agreement (the “TSA”) with certain holders of, or investment advisors, sub-advisors, or managers of discretionary accounts that hold, claims arising under, derived from or based upon the indenture governing the Ferrellgas Partners Notes due June 15, 2020. There is no assurance that the transactions contemplated by the TSA will be consummated and the outcome of Ferrellgas’ debt reduction strategy continues to remain uncertain. See Note C – Subsequent Events, for a discussion of the TSA and the transactions contemplated thereunder.

Summary Of Significant Accounti

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	Oct. 31, 2020
Significant Accounting Policies
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	B. Summary of significant accounting policies (1) Accounting estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Significant estimates impacting the condensed consolidated financial statements include accruals that have been established for contingent liabilities, pending claims and legal actions arising in the normal course of business, useful lives of property, plant and equipment, residual values of tanks, capitalization of customer tank installation costs, amortization methods of intangible assets, valuation methods used to value sales returns and allowances, allowance for expected credit losses, fair value of reporting units, recoverability of long-lived assets, assumptions used to value business combinations, determination of incremental borrowing rate used to measure right-of-use asset and lease liability, fair values of derivative contracts and stock-based compensation calculations. Update to accounting estimates: On August 1, 2020 Ferrellgas adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326) . As a result, we updated our significant accounting policies for the measurement of expected credit losses below. Allowance for expected credit losses Ferrellgas closely monitors accounts receivable balances and estimates the allowance for expected credit losses. The estimate is primarily based on historical collection experience and other factors, including those related to current market conditions and events. The expected credit losses associated with accounts receivable have not historically been material and the adoption impact on Ferrellgas’ allowance for expected credit losses was immaterial as of October 31, 2020. (2) New accounting standards: FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2016‑13 In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016‑13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326), which requires financial assets measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Entities will apply the standard’s provisions as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is adopted. Ferrellgas adopted the amended guidance effective August 1, 2020. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	B. Summary of significant accounting policies (1) Accounting estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Significant estimates impacting the condensed consolidated financial statements include accruals that have been established for contingent liabilities, pending claims and legal actions arising in the normal course of business, useful lives of property, plant and equipment, residual values of tanks, capitalization of customer tank installation costs, amortization methods of intangible assets, valuation methods used to value sales returns and allowances, allowance for expected credit losses, fair value of reporting units, recoverability of long-lived assets, assumptions used to value business combinations, determination of incremental borrowing rate used to measure right-of-use asset and lease liability, fair values of derivative contracts and stock-based compensation calculations. Update to accounting estimates: On August 1, 2020 Ferrellgas, L.P. adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326) . As a result, we updated our significant accounting policies for the measurement of expected credit losses below. Allowance for expected credit losses Ferrellgas, L.P. closely monitors accounts receivable balances and estimates the allowance for expected credit losses. The estimate is primarily based on historical collection experience and other factors, including those related to current market conditions and events. The expected credit losses associated with accounts receivable have not historically been material and the adoption impact on Ferrellgas, L.P.’s allowance for expected credit losses was immaterial as of October 31, 2020. (2) New accounting standards: FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2016‑13 In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016‑13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326), which requires financial assets measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Entities will apply the standard’s provisions as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is adopted. Ferrellgas, L.P. adopted the amended guidance effective August 1, 2020. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements. .

Leases

Leases	3 Months Ended
Leases	Oct. 31, 2020
Leases	C. Leases The following table provides the operating and financing ROU assets and lease liabilities as of October 31, 2020 and July 31, 2020: Leases Classification October 31, 2020 July 31, 2020 Assets Operating lease assets Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 100,349 $ 107,349 Financing lease assets Other assets, net 39,753 41,426 Total leased assets $ 140,102 $ 148,775 Liabilities Current Operating Current operating lease liabilities $ 28,280 $ 29,345 Financing Other current liabilities 7,186 6,955 Noncurrent Operating Operating lease liabilities 83,337 89,022 Financing Other liabilities 32,033 33,473 Total leased liabilities $ 150,836 $ 158,795 The following table provides the lease expenses for the three months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019: For the three months ended October 31, Leases expense Classification 2020 2019 Operating lease expense Operating expense - personnel, vehicle, plant and other $ 1,783 $ 1,741 Operating expense - equipment lease expense 6,442 7,607 Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales 526 389 General and administrative expense 282 266 Total operating lease expense 9,033 10,003 Short-term expense Operating expense - personnel, vehicle, plant and other 2,033 1,954 General and administrative expense 242 110 Total short-term expense 2,275 2,064 Variable lease expense Operating expense - personnel, vehicle, plant and other 746 675 Operating expense - equipment lease expense 388 733 Total variable lease expense 1,134 1,408 Finance lease expense: Amortization of leased assets Depreciation and amortization expense 2,165 40 Interest on lease liabilities Interest expense 945 42 Total finance lease expense 3,110 82 Total lease expense (a) $ 15,552 $ 13,557 (a) As of October 31, 2020 and 2019 Ferrellgas has also recognized $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively, of expense related to the accretion of lease exit costs associated with a crude oil storage agreement that is no longer being utilized, primarily due to various Midstream dispositions, and for which Ferrellgas does not anticipate any future economic benefit. Minimum annual payments under existing operating and finance lease liabilities as of October 31, 2020 are as follows: Maturities of lease liabilities Operating leases Finance leases Total $ 25,539 $ 7,751 $ 33,290 27,163 9,709 36,872 35,832 7,742 43,574 18,150 7,173 25,323 12,889 7,183 20,072 Thereafter 21,532 10,655 32,187 Total lease payments $ 141,105 $ 50,213 $ 191,318 Less: Imputed interest 29,488 10,994 40,482 Present value of lease liabilities $ 111,617 $ 39,219 $ 150,836 The following table represents the weighted-average remaining lease term and discount rate as of October 31, 2020: As of October 31, 2020 Lease type Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) Weighted-average discount rate Operating leases Finance leases Cash flow information is presented below: For the three months ended October 31, 2020 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities for operating leases: Operating cash flows $ 8,395 $ 11,049 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities for financing leases: Operating cash flows $ 877 $ 42 Financing cash flows $ 1,703 $ 38
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Leases	C. Leases The following table provides the operating and financing ROU assets and lease liabilities as of October 31, 2020 and July 31, 2020: Leases Classification October 31, 2020 July 31, 2020 Assets Operating lease assets Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 100,349 $ 107,349 Financing lease assets Other assets, net 39,753 41,426 Total leased assets $ 140,102 $ 148,775 Liabilities Current Operating Current operating lease liabilities $ 28,280 $ 29,345 Financing Other current liabilities 7,186 6,955 Noncurrent Operating Operating lease liabilities 83,337 89,022 Financing Other liabilities 32,033 33,473 Total leased liabilities $ 150,836 $ 158,795 The following table provides the lease expenses for the three months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019: For the three months ended October 31, Leases expense Classification 2020 2019 Operating lease expense Operating expense - personnel, vehicle, plant and other $ 1,783 $ 1,741 Operating expense - equipment lease expense 6,442 7,607 Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales 526 389 General and administrative expense 282 266 Total operating lease expense 9,033 10,003 Short-term expense Operating expense - personnel, vehicle, plant and other 2,033 1,954 General and administrative expense 242 110 Total short-term expense 2,275 2,064 Variable lease expense Operating expense - personnel, vehicle, plant and other 746 675 Operating expense - equipment lease expense 388 733 Total variable lease expense 1,134 1,408 Finance lease expense: Amortization of leased assets Depreciation and amortization expense 2,165 40 Interest on lease liabilities Interest expense 945 42 Total finance lease expense 3,110 82 Total lease expense (a) $ 15,552 $ 13,557 (a) As of October 31, 2020 and 2019 Ferrellgas, L.P. has also recognized $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively, of expense related to the accretion of lease exit costs associated with a crude oil storage agreement that is no longer being utilized, primarily due to various Midstream dispositions, and for which Ferrellgas does not anticipate any future economic benefit. Minimum annual payments under existing operating and finance lease liabilities as of October 31, 2020 are as follows: Maturities of lease liabilities Operating leases Finance leases Total $ 25,539 $ 7,751 $ 33,290 27,163 9,709 36,872 35,832 7,742 43,574 18,150 7,173 25,323 12,889 7,183 20,072 Thereafter 21,532 10,655 32,187 Total lease payments $ 141,105 $ 50,213 $ 191,318 Less: Imputed interest 29,488 10,994 40,482 Present value of lease liabilities $ 111,617 $ 39,219 $ 150,836 The following table represents the weighted-average remaining lease term and discount rate as of October 31, 2020: As of October 31, 2020 Lease type Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) Weighted-average discount rate Operating leases Finance leases Cash flow information is presented below: For the three months ended October 31, 2020 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities for operating leases: Operating cash flows $ 8,395 $ 11,049 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities for financing leases: Operating cash flows $ 877 $ 42 Financing cash flows $ 1,703 $ 38

Supplemental Financial Statemen

Supplemental Financial Statement Information	3 Months Ended
Supplemental Financial Statement Information	Oct. 31, 2020
Supplemental Financial Statement Information [Line Items]
Supplemental Financial Statement Information	D. Supplemental financial statement information Inventories consist of the following: October 31, 2020 July 31, 2020 Propane gas and related products $ 65,513 $ 58,733 Appliances, parts and supplies, and other 13,467 13,931 Inventories $ 78,980 $ 72,664 In addition to inventories on hand, Ferrellgas enters into contracts to take delivery of propane for supply procurement purposes with terms that generally do not exceed 36 months. Most of these contracts call for payment based on market prices at the date of delivery. As of October 31, 2020, Ferrellgas had committed, for supply procurement purposes, to take delivery of approximately 1.7 million gallons of propane at fixed prices. Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of the following: October 31, 2020 July 31, 2020 Broker margin deposit assets $ 9,381 $ 14,398 Other 30,707 21,546 Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 40,088 $ 35,944 Other current liabilities consist of the following: October 31, 2020 July 31, 2020 Accrued interest $ 68,668 $ 53,841 Customer deposits and advances 40,898 32,257 Accrued payroll 13,431 18,375 Accrued insurance 10,994 14,796 Price risk management liabilities 1,506 5,029 Other 51,441 43,168 Other current liabilities $ 186,938 $ 167,466 Shipping and handling expenses are classified in the following condensed consolidated statements of operations line items: For the three months ended October 31, 2020 2019 Operating expense - personnel, vehicle, plant and other $ 47,531 $ 48,015 Depreciation and amortization expense 4,523 1,840 Operating expense - equipment lease expense 5,883 7,642 $ 57,937 $ 57,497 Cash and cash equivalents consist of the following: October 31, 2020 July 31, 2020 Cash and cash equivalents $ 202,618 $ 238,002 Restricted cash (1) 96,909 95,759 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 299,527 $ 333,761 (1) As of October 31, 2020, the $96.9 million of restricted cash includes $79.4 million of pledged cash collateral for letters of credit outstanding, an $11.5 million cash deposit made with the administrative agent under the terminated Senior Secured Credit Facility, which may be used by the administrative agent to pay contingent obligations arising under the Financing Agreement that governed the Senior Secured Credit Facility, and $6.0 million of additional pledged collateral. As of July 31, 2020, the $95.8 million of restricted cash includes $78.2 million of pledged cash collateral for letters of credit outstanding, an $11.5 million cash deposit made with the administrative agent under the terminated Senior Secured Credit Facility, which may be used by the administrative agent to pay contingent obligations arising under the Financing Agreement that governed the Senior Secured Credit Facility, and $6.1 million of additional pledged collateral. For additional discussion see Note I – Debt. For purposes of the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, Ferrellgas considers cash equivalents to include all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less. Certain cash flow and significant non-cash activities are presented below: For the three months ended October 31, 2020 2019 Cash paid for: Interest $ 36,997 $ 8,284 Income taxes $ 35 $ — Non-cash investing and financing activities: Liabilities incurred in connection with acquisitions $ — $ 520 Change in accruals for property, plant and equipment additions $ (65) $ (43) Lease liabilities arising from operating right-of-use assets $ 366 $ 11,563 Lease liabilities arising from finance right-of-use assets $ 554 $ 5,614
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Supplemental Financial Statement Information [Line Items]
Supplemental Financial Statement Information	D. Supplemental financial statement information Inventories consist of the following: October 31, 2020 July 31, 2020 Propane gas and related products $ 65,513 $ 58,733 Appliances, parts and supplies, and other 13,467 13,931 Inventories $ 78,980 $ 72,664 In addition to inventories on hand, Ferrellgas, L.P. enters into contracts to take delivery of propane for supply procurement purposes with terms that generally do not exceed 36 months. Most of these contracts call for payment based on market prices at the date of delivery. As of October 31, 2020, Ferrellgas, L.P. had committed, for supply procurement purposes, to take delivery of approximately 1.7 million gallons of propane at fixed prices. Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of the following: October 31, 2020 July 31, 2020 Broker margin deposit assets $ 9,381 $ 14,398 Other 30,663 21,499 Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 40,044 $ 35,897 Other current liabilities consist of the following: October 31, 2020 July 31, 2020 Accrued interest $ 41,640 $ 34,511 Customer deposits and advances 40,898 32,257 Accrued payroll 13,431 18,375 Accrued insurance 10,994 14,796 Price risk management liabilities 1,506 5,029 Other 51,441 43,168 Other current liabilities $ 159,910 $ 148,136 Shipping and handling expenses are classified in the following condensed consolidated statements of operations line items: For the three months ended October 31, 2020 2019 Operating expense - personnel, vehicle, plant and other $ 47,531 $ 48,015 Depreciation and amortization expense 4,523 1,840 Operating expense - equipment lease expense 5,883 7,642 $ 57,937 $ 57,497 Cash and cash equivalents consist of the following: October 31, 2020 July 31, 2020 Cash and cash equivalents $ 202,613 $ 237,996 Restricted cash (1) 96,909 95,759 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 299,522 $ 333,755 (1) As of October 31, 2020, the $96.9 million of restricted cash includes $79.4 million of pledged cash collateral for letters of credit outstanding, an $11.5 million cash deposit made with the administrative agent under the terminated Senior Secured Credit Facility, which may be used by the administrative agent to pay contingent obligations arising under the Financing Agreement that governed the Senior Secured Credit Facility, and $6.0 million of additional pledged collateral. As of July 31, 2020, the $95.8 million of restricted cash includes $78.2 million of pledged cash collateral for letters of credit outstanding, an $11.5 million cash deposit made with the administrative agent under the terminated Senior Secured Credit Facility, which may be used by the administrative agent to pay contingent obligations arising under the Financing Agreement that governed the Senior Secured Credit Facility, and $6.1 million of additional pledged collateral. For additional discussion see Note I – Debt. For purposes of the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, Ferrellgas, L.P. considers cash equivalents to include all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less. Certain cash flow and significant non-cash activities are presented below: For the three months ended October 31, 2020 2019 Cash paid for: Interest $ 36,997 $ 8,284 Income taxes $ 35 $ — Non-cash investing and financing activities: Liabilities incurred in connection with acquisitions $ — $ 520 Change in accruals for property, plant and equipment additions $ (65) $ (43) Lease liabilities arising from operating right-of-use assets $ 366 $ 11,563 Lease liabilities arising from finance right-of-use assets $ 554 $ 5,614

Accounts And Notes Receivable,

Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net And Accounts Receivable Securitization	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2020
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts and notes receivable, net and accounts receivable securitization	E. Accounts and notes receivable, net and accounts receivable securitization Accounts and notes receivable, net consist of the following: October 31, 2020 July 31, 2020 Accounts receivable pledged as collateral $ 120,261 $ 103,703 Accounts receivable not pledged as collateral (including other reserves) 823 (825) Note receivable 15,148 12,648 Other 37 36 Less: Allowance for expected credit losses (16,781) (14,124) Accounts and notes receivable, net $ 119,488 $ 101,438 At October 31, 2020, $120.3 million of trade accounts receivable were pledged as collateral, but Ferrellgas had no outstanding collateralized notes payable due to a commercial paper conduit. At July 31, 2020, $103.7 million of trade accounts receivable were pledged as collateral, but Ferrellgas had no outstanding collateralized notes payable due to a commercial paper conduit. These accounts receivable pledged as collateral are bankruptcy remote from the operating partnership. The operating partnership does not provide any guarantee or similar support to the collectability of these accounts receivable pledged as collateral. As of October 31, 2020, Ferrellgas had received no cash proceeds from trade accounts receivables securitized, with $26.0 million remaining capacity to receive additional proceeds or issue letters of credit. As of July 31, 2020, Ferrellgas had received no cash proceeds from trade accounts receivables securitized, with $11.0 million remaining capacity to receive additional proceeds or issue letters of credit. The agreement governing the accounts receivable securitization facility (the “Purchase Agreement”) requires the operating partnership to maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.00x and a senior secured leverage ratio of not greater than 3.00x. The operating partnership was in compliance with these financial ratio requirements as of October 31, 2020. However, if at any time the operating partnership is not in compliance with these financial ratio requirements, Ferrellgas will be unable to access the facility for working capital or other cash requirements and the facility may be terminated. This facility matures in May 2021 and includes an option, at Ferrellgas’ request and consent, for the purchasers in their sole discretion to extend the facility for up to an additional three years.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts and notes receivable, net and accounts receivable securitization	E. Accounts and notes receivable, net and accounts receivable securitization Accounts and notes receivable, net consist of the following: October 31, 2020 July 31, 2020 Accounts receivable pledged as collateral $ 120,261 $ 103,703 Accounts receivable not pledged as collateral (including other reserves) 823 (825) Note receivable 15,148 12,648 Other 37 36 Less: Allowance for expected credit losses (16,781) (14,124) Accounts and notes receivable, net $ 119,488 $ 101,438 At October 31, 2020, $120.3 million of trade accounts receivable were pledged as collateral, but Ferrellgas, L.P. had no outstanding collateralized notes payable due to a commercial paper conduit. At July 31, 2020, $103.7 million of trade accounts receivable were pledged as collateral, but Ferrellgas, L.P. had no outstanding collateralized notes payable due to a commercial paper conduit. These accounts receivable pledged as collateral are bankruptcy remote from Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas, L.P. does not provide any guarantee or similar support to the collectability of these accounts receivable pledged as collateral. As of October 31, 2020, Ferrellgas, L.P. had received no cash proceeds from trade accounts receivables securitized, with $26.0 million remaining capacity to receive additional proceeds or issue letters of credit. As of July 31, 2020, Ferrellgas, L.P. had received no cash proceeds from trade accounts receivables securitized, with $11.0 million remaining capacity to receive additional proceeds or issue letters of credit. The agreement governing the accounts receivable securitization facility (the “Purchase Agreement”) requires the operating partnership to maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.00x and a senior secured leverage ratio of not greater than 3.00x. The operating partnership was in compliance with these financial ratio requirements as of October 31, 2020. However, if at any time the operating partnership is not in compliance with these financial ratio requirements, Ferrellgas, L.P. will be unable to access the facility for working capital or other cash requirements and the facility may be terminated. This facility matures in May 2021 and includes an option, at Ferrellgas, L.P.’s request and consent, for the purchasers in their sole discretion to extend the facility for up to an additional three years.

Debt

Debt	3 Months Ended
Debt	Oct. 31, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	F . Debt Long-term debt Long-term debt consists of the following: October 31, 2020 July 31, 2020 Unsecured senior notes Fixed rate, 6.50%, due 2021 (1) $ 500,000 $ 500,000 Fixed rate, 6.75%, due 2023 (2) 500,000 500,000 Fixed rate, 6.75%, due 2022, net of unamortized premium of $770 and $937 at October 31, 2020 and July 31, 2020, respectively (3) 475,770 475,937 Fixed rate, 8.625%, due 2020 (4) 357,000 357,000 Secured senior notes Fixed rate, 10.00%, due 2025, net of unamortized premium of $3,424 at October 31, 2020 and $3,573 at July 31, 2020, respectively (5) 703,424 703,573 Notes payable 9.7% and 9.4% weighted average interest rate at October 31, 2020 and July 31, 2020, respectively, due 2020 to 2029, net of unamortized discount of $449 and $537 at October 31, 2020 and July 31, 2020, respectively 3,956 4,564 Total debt, excluding unamortized debt issuance and other costs 2,540,150 2,541,074 Unamortized debt issuance and other costs (33,949) (35,583) Less: current portion of long-term debt 859,095 859,095 Long-term debt $ 1,647,106 $ 1,646,396 (1) During November 2010, the operating partnership issued $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.50% senior notes due 2021. These notes are general unsecured senior obligations of the operating partnership and are (i) effectively junior to all existing and future senior secured indebtedness of the operating partnership, to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt, and (ii) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and obligations of the operating partnership’s subsidiaries. The senior notes bear interest from the date of issuance, payable semi-annually in arrears on May 1 and November 1 of each year. The outstanding principal amount is due on May 1, 2021. (2) During June 2015, the operating partnership issued $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.75% senior notes due 2023. These notes are general unsecured senior obligations of the operating partnership and are (i) effectively junior to all existing and future senior secured indebtedness of the operating partnership, to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt, and (ii) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and obligations of any subsidiary of the operating partnership that is not a guarantor of these notes. The senior notes bear interest from the date of issuance, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year. The outstanding principal amount is due June 15, 2023. The operating partnership would incur prepayment penalties if it were to repay the notes prior to June 15, 2021. (3) During fiscal 2014, the operating partnership issued $475.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.75% senior notes due 2022, $325.0 million of which was issued at par and $150.0 million of which was issued at 104% of par. These notes are general unsecured senior obligations of the operating partnership and are (i) effectively junior to all existing and future senior secured indebtedness of the operating partnership, to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt, and (ii) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and obligations of the operating partnership’s subsidiaries. The senior notes bear interest from the date of issuance, payable semi-annually in arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year. The outstanding principal amount is due January 15, 2022. (4) During January 2017, Ferrellgas Partners issued $175.0 million aggregate principal amount of additional 8.625% unsecured senior notes due 2020, issued at 96% of par. Ferrellgas Partners contributed the net proceeds from the offering of approximately $166.1 million to the operating partnership, which used such amounts to repay borrowings under its previous senior secured credit facility. During April 2010, Ferrellgas Partners issued $280.0 million of these notes. During March 2011, Ferrellgas Partners redeemed $98.0 million of these notes. These notes are general unsecured senior obligations of Ferrellgas Partners and are (i) effectively junior to all existing and future senior secured indebtedness of Ferrellgas Partners, to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt, and (ii) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and obligations of the operating partnership and its subsidiaries. The unsecured senior notes bear interest from the date of issuance, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year. The outstanding principal amount was due on June 15, 2020, but has not been repaid. (5) During April 2020, the operating partnership issued $700.0 million aggregate principal amount of 10.00% senior secured first lien notes due 2025, $575.0 million of which was issued at par and $125.0 million of which was issued at 103% of par. These notes are senior secured obligations of the operating partnership and the guarantors of such notes, including Ferrellgas Partners, the general partners of the operating partnership and certain subsidiaries of the operating partnership, and are (i) effectively senior to all existing senior unsecured indebtedness of the operating partnership and the guarantors, to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt, and (ii) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and obligations of Ferrellgas Receivables, LLC, a special purpose subsidiary that does not guarantee the notes. The senior notes bear interest from the date of issuance, payable semiannually in arrears on April 15 and October 15 of each year. The operating partnership would incur prepayment penalties if it were to repay the notes prior to April 15, 2024. The outstanding principal amount is due on April 15, 2025. The scheduled principal payments on long-term debt are as follows: Scheduled Payment due by fiscal year principal payments 2021 (a) $ 858,425 2022 476,435 2023 500,999 2024 329 2025 700,199 Thereafter 19 Total $ 2,536,406 (a) Includes the Ferrellgas Partners Notes, which matured on June 15, 2020, but have not yet been repaid. Letters of credit outstanding at October 31, 2020 and July 31, 2020 totaled $127.1 million and $126.0 million, respectively, and were used to secure insurance arrangements, product purchases and commodity hedges. At October 31, 2020 and July 31, 2020 Ferrellgas did not have in place a credit facility providing for the issuance of letters of credit and had $79.4 million and $78.2 million, respectively, of restricted cash pledged as cash collateral for letters of credit outstanding. Additionally, at both October 31, 2020 and July 31, 2020, Ferrellgas also issued letters of credit of $50.0 million by utilizing our liquidity available on the accounts receivable securitization facility . Forbearance Agreement with respect to Ferrellgas Partners’ 8.625% Unsecured Senior Notes due June 15, 2020 On June 7, 2020, Ferrellgas Partners and additional Ferrellgas entities entered into a Forbearance Agreement (the “Forbearance Agreement”) with the beneficial owners (or nominees, investment managers, advisors or subadvisors for the beneficial owners, collectively referred to as the “Forbearing Noteholders”) of approximately 77% of the aggregate principal amount of Ferrellgas Partners’ 8.625% unsecured senior notes due June 15, 2020, pursuant to which the Forbearing Noteholders agreed to forbear from exercising any default-related rights and remedies with respect to the Ferrellgas Partners Notes and to direct the trustee thereunder not to take any remedial action. The forbearance period under the Forbearance Agreement expired on August 15, 2020. Following the expiration of the forbearance period, discussions with representatives of the Forbearing Noteholders have continued. Financial covenants The indenture governing the outstanding notes of Ferrellgas Partners and the agreements governing the operating partnership’s indebtedness contain various covenants that limit Ferrellgas Partners’ ability and the ability of specified subsidiaries to, among other things, make restricted payments and incur additional indebtedness. The general partner believes that the most restrictive of these covenants are the restricted payments covenants in the indenture governing the outstanding notes of Ferrellgas Partners and the indentures governing the outstanding notes of the operating partnership, which are discussed below. Ferrellgas Partners, L.P., the master limited partnership The indenture governing the outstanding notes of Ferrellgas Partners due June 15, 2020 contains a covenant that restricts the ability of Ferrellgas Partners to make certain restricted payments, including distributions on its common units. Ferrellgas Partners continues to comply with the restrictive covenants with respect to the $357.0 million aggregate principal amount of its unsecured senior notes due June 15, 2020 as it continues to negotiate with the Forbearing Noteholders. Under this covenant, subject to the limited exception described below, Ferrellgas Partners may not make a restricted payment unless its consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio (defined in the indenture generally to mean the ratio of trailing four quarters consolidated EBITDA to consolidated interest expense, both as adjusted for certain, specified items) is at least 1.75x, on a pro forma basis giving effect to the restricted payment and, if applicable, certain other specified events. As of October 31, 2020 , Ferrellgas Partners’ consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio was 1.38x. If the consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio is below 1.75x, Ferrellgas Partners may make restricted payments of up to $50.0 million in total over a sixteen quarter period. As a result of distributions paid to common unitholders in September 2017, December 2017, March 2018, June 2018, and September 2018, while this ratio was less than 1.75x, Ferrellgas Partners has used substantially all of its capacity under the limited exception and therefore is currently restricted by this covenant from making future restricted payments, including distributions to common unitholders. Accordingly, no distributions have been or will be paid to common unitholders for the three months ended October 31, 2020, and the general partner expects that this covenant will continue to prohibit Ferrellgas Partners from making common unit distributions, unless and until the outstanding notes of Ferrellgas Partners due 2020 are restructured, refinanced or otherwise satisfied. While there can be no assurance of success, as part of our debt and interest expense reduction strategy, we are presently considering potential solutions to address the maturity of the outstanding notes of Ferrellgas Partners due June 15, 2020, as well as the upcoming maturity of the operating partnership’s $500.0 million in unsecured notes due May 1, 2021. The potential solutions include, among others, restructuring, refinancing or a transaction to exchange new notes for some or all of these notes. Ferrellgas, L.P., the operating partnership Similar to the indenture governing the outstanding notes of Ferrellgas Partners, the indentures governing the outstanding notes of the operating partnership contain covenants that restrict the ability of the operating partnership to make certain restricted payments, including distributions to Ferrellgas Partners. Under these covenants, in the indentures governing the operating partnership’s notes, subject to the limited exceptions described below, the operating partnership may not make a restricted payment unless its consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio (defined in the indentures generally to mean the ratio of trailing four quarters consolidated EBITDA to consolidated interest expense, both as adjusted for certain, specified items) is at least 1.75x on a pro forma basis giving effect to the restricted payment and, if applicable, certain other specified events. As of October 31, 2020, the operating partnership’s consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio was 1.65x. Under the covenants in the indentures governing the operating partnership’s unsecured notes, i f the consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio is below 1.75x, the operating partnership may still make restricted payments in limited amounts determined under the indentures governing the operating partnership’s unsecured notes. The distributions made by the operating partnership on June 15, 2019 and December 15, 2019 for payment of interest on Ferrellgas Partners’ unsecured senior notes due June 2020 were made from capacity under this limited exception to the ratio requirement under the indentures governing the operating partnership’s unsecured notes. The indenture governing the operating partnership’s senior secured first lien notes due 2025 contains a similar but, in some respects, a different restricted payments covenant. The covenant in the secured notes indenture provides for the same 1.75x consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio test as the unsecured notes indentures and a limited exception when that ratio is below 1.75x. In addition, the secured notes indenture also provides that, subject to a separate limited exception, described below, the operating partnership generally may not make a restricted payment unless the operating partnership’s consolidated leverage ratio (defined in the secured notes indenture generally to mean the ratio of consolidated total debt to trailing four quarters consolidated EBITDA, both as adjusted for certain, specified items) is no greater than 5.5x, on a pro forma basis giving effect to the restricted payment and, if applicable, certain other specified events. The consolidated leverage ratio test applies regardless of whether the operating partnership’s consolidated fixed coverage ratio is at least 1.75x or below 1.75x. As of October 31, 2020, the operating partnership’s consolidated leverage ratio was substantially in excess of 5.5x. Additionally, the secured notes indenture provides for restricted payments under its limited exception to the consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio test that is less than the capacity available under the similar exception in the unsecured notes indentures. However, the secured notes indenture contains a separate exception to both the consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio test and the consolidated leverage ratio test that can be utilized to make certain specified restricted payments in a limited amount when the operating partnership does not meet either the consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio test or the consolidated leverage ratio test. This separate exception under the secured notes indenture currently has capacity for such specified restricted payments that is substantially the same as the capacity under the most restrictive of the operating partnership’s unsecured notes indentures. As described abov e, Ferrellgas Partners’ unsecured notes due 2020 matured on June 15, 2020, and the outstanding principal amount of those notes was due to be paid on that date, together with accrued interest to the maturity date. Although the operating partnership has some capacity to make distributions under the operating partnership’s unsecured and secured notes indentures, this capacity will not allow the operating partnership to make distributions to Ferrellgas Partners sufficient to pay the principal of and accrued interest on Ferrellgas Partners’ unsecured senior notes due 2020 that was due at the maturity of those notes. Additionally, the restrictions in these indentures currently limit the ability of the operating partnership to make distributions to Ferrellgas Partners to enable it to pay cash distributions to its unitholders. Debt and interest expense reduction strategy Ferrellgas continues to pursue a strategy to reduce its debt and interest expense. O pportunities include the generation of additional cash flows through accretive acquisitions, continued restructuring or refinancing of existing indebtedness, selling additional assets, maintaining the suspension of Ferrellgas’ common unit distributions, issuing equity or executing one or more debt exchanges. Ferrellgas expects to maintain its debt and interest expense reduction strategy until its consolidated leverage ratio reaches a level that it deems appropriate for its business. Ferrellgas engaged Moelis & Company LLC as its financial advisor and the law firm of Squire Patton Boggs LLP to assist in its ongoing process to reduce existing debt and address its debt maturities .
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	F. Debt Long-term debt Long-term debt consists of the following: October 31, 2020 July 31, 2020 Unsecured senior notes Fixed rate, 6.50%, due 2021 (1) $ 500,000 $ 500,000 Fixed rate, 6.75%, due 2023 (2) 500,000 500,000 Fixed rate, 6.75%, due 2022, net of unamortized premium of $770 and $937 at October 31, 2020 and July 31, 2020, respectively (3) 475,770 475,937 Secured senior notes Fixed rate, 10.00%, due 2025, net of unamortized premium of $3,424 and $3,573 at October 31, 2020 and July 31, 2020, respectively (4) 703,424 703,573 Notes payable 9.7% and 9.4% weighted average interest rate at October 31, 2020 and July 31, 2020, respectively, due 2020 to 2029, net of unamortized discount of $449 and $537 at October 31, 2020 and July 31, 2020, respectively 3,956 4,564 Total debt, excluding unamortized debt issuance and other costs 2,183,150 2,184,074 Unamortized debt issuance and other costs (33,949) (35,583) Less: current portion of long-term debt 502,095 502,095 Long-term debt $ 1,647,106 $ 1,646,396 (1) During November 2010, Ferrellgas, L.P. issued $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.50% senior notes due 2021.These notes are general unsecured senior obligations of Ferrellgas, L.P. and are (i) effectively junior to all existing and future senior secured indebtedness of Ferrellgas, L.P., to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt, and (ii) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and obligations of the Ferrellgas, L.P.’s subsidiaries. The senior notes bear interest from the date of issuance, payable semi-annually in arrears on May 1 and November 1 of each year. The outstanding principal amount is due on May 1, 2021. (2) During June 2015, Ferrellgas, L.P. issued $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.75% senior notes due 2023. These notes are general unsecured senior obligations of Ferrellgas, L.P. and certain subsidiaries and are (i) effectively junior to all existing and future senior secured indebtedness of Ferrellgas, L.P. and such subsidiaries, to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt, and (ii) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and obligations of any subsidiary of Ferrellgas, L.P. that is not a guarantor of these notes. The senior notes bear interest from the date of issuance, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year. The outstanding principal amount is due on June 15, 2023. Ferrellgas, L.P. would incur prepayment penalties if it were to repay the notes prior to June 15, 2021. (3) During fiscal 2014 , Ferrellgas, L.P. issued $475.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.75% senior notes due 2022, $325.0 million of which was issued at par and $150.0 million of which was issued at 104% of par. These notes are general unsecured senior obligations of Ferrellgas, L.P. and are (i) effectively junior to all existing and future senior secured indebtedness of Ferrellgas, L.P., to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt, and (ii) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and obligations of Ferrellgas, L.P.’s subsidiaries. The senior notes bear interest from the date of issuance, payable semi-annually in arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year. The outstanding principal amount is due on January 15, 2022. (4) During April 2020, Ferrellgas, L.P. issued $700.0 million aggregate principal amount of 10.00% senior secured first lien notes due 2025, $575.0 million of which was issued at par and $125.0 million of which was issued at 103% of par. These notes are senior secured obligations of Ferrellgas, L.P. and the guarantors of such notes, including Ferrellgas Partners, the general partners of Ferrellgas, L.P. and certain subsidiaries, and are (i) effectively senior to all existing senior unsecured indebtedness of Ferrellgas, L.P. and the guarantors, to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt, and (ii) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and obligations of Ferrellgas Receivables, LLC, a special purpose subsidiary that does not guarantee the notes. The senior notes bear interest from the date of issuance, payable semiannually in arrears on April 15 and October 15 of each year. The operating partnership would incur prepayment penalties if it were to repay the notes prior to April 15, 2024. The outstanding principal amount is due on April 15, 2025. The scheduled principal payments on long-term debt are as follows: Payment due by fiscal year Scheduled 2021 $ 501,425 2022 476,435 2023 500,999 2024 329 2025 700,199 Thereafter 19 Total $ 2,179,406 Letters of credit outstanding at October 31, 2020 and July 31, 2020 totaled $127.1 million and $126.0 million, respectively, and were used to secure insurance arrangements, product purchases and commodity hedges. At October 31, 2020 and July 31, 2020, Ferrellgas, L.P. did not have in place a credit facility providing for the issuance of letters of credit and had $79.4 million and $78.2 million, respectively, of restricted cash pledged as cash collateral for letters of credit outstanding. Additionally, at both October 31, 2020 and July 31, 2020, Ferrellgas, L.P. also issued letters of credit of $50.0 million by utilizing our liquidity available on the accounts receivable securitization facility. Forbearance Agreement with respect to Ferrellgas Partners’ 8.625% Unsecured Senior Notes due June 15, 2020 On June 7, 2020, Ferrellgas Partners and additional Ferrellgas entities entered into a Forbearance Agreement (the “Forbearance Agreement”) with the beneficial owners (or nominees, investment managers, advisors or subadvisors for the beneficial owners, collectively referred to as the “Forbearing Noteholders”) of approximately 77% of the aggregate principal amount of Ferrellgas Partners’ 8.625% unsecured senior notes due June 15, 2020, pursuant to which the Forbearing Noteholders agreed to forbear from exercising any default-related rights and remedies with respect to the Ferrellgas Partners Notes and to direct the trustee thereunder not to take any remedial action. The forbearance period under the Forbearance Agreement expired on August 15, 2020. Following the expiration of the forbearance period, discussions with representatives of the Forbearing Noteholders have continued. Financial covenants The indenture governing the outstanding notes of Ferrellgas Partners and the agreements governing the outstanding notes of Ferrellgas, L.P. contain various covenants that limit Ferrellgas Partners’ ability and the ability of specified subsidiaries to, among other things, make restricted payments and incur additional indebtedness. The general partner believes that the most restrictive of these covenants are the restricted payments covenants discussed below. Similar to the indenture governing the outstanding notes of Ferrellgas Partners, the indentures governing the outstanding notes of the operating partnership contain covenants that restrict the ability of the operating partnership to make certain restricted payments, including distributions to Ferrellgas Partners. Under these covenants, subject to the limited exception described below, the operating partnership may not make a restricted payment unless its consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio (defined in the indentures generally to mean the ratio of trailing four quarters consolidated EBITDA to consolidated interest expense, both as adjusted for certain, specified items) is at least 1.75x , on a pro forma basis giving effect to the restricted payment and, if applicable, certain other specified events. As of October 31, 2020, the operating partnership’s consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio was 1.65x. Under the covenants in the indentures governing Ferrellgas, L.P.’s unsecured notes, if the consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio is below 1.75x, Ferrellgas, L.P. may still make restricted payments in limited amounts determined under the indentures governing Ferrellgas, L.P.’s unsecured notes. The distributions made by Ferrellgas, L.P. on June 15, 2019 and December 15, 2019 for payment of interest on Ferrellgas Partners’ unsecured senior notes due June 2020 were made from capacity under this limited exception to the ratio requirement under the indentures governing Ferrellgas, L.P.’s unsecured notes. The indenture governing Ferrellgas, L.P.’s senior secured first lien notes due 2025 contains a similar but, in some respects, a different restricted payments covenant. The covenant in the secured notes indenture provides for the same 1.75x consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio test as the unsecured notes indentures and a limited exception when that ratio is below 1.75x. In addition, the secured notes indenture also provides that, subject to a separate limited exception, described below, Ferrellgas, L.P. generally may not make a restricted payment unless Ferrellgas, L.P.’s consolidated leverage ratio (defined in the secured notes indenture generally to mean the ratio of consolidated total debt to trailing four quarters consolidated EBITDA, both as adjusted for certain, specified items) is no greater than 5.5x, on a pro forma basis giving effect to the restricted payment and, if applicable, certain other specified events. The consolidated leverage ratio test applies regardless of whether Ferrellgas, L.P.’s consolidated fixed coverage ratio is at least 1.75x or below 1.75x. As of October 31, 2020, Ferrellgas, L.P.’s consolidated leverage ratio was substantially in excess of 5.5x. Additionally, the secured notes indenture provides for restricted payments under its limited exception to the consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio test that is less than the capacity available under the similar exception in the unsecured notes indentures. However, the secured notes indenture contains a separate exception to both the consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio test and the consolidated leverage ratio test that can be utilized to make certain specified restricted payments in a limited amount when Ferrellgas, L.P. does not meet either the consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio test or the consolidated leverage ratio test. This separate exception under the secured notes indenture currently has capacity for such specified restricted payments that is substantially the same as the capacity under the most restrictive of Ferrellgas, L.P.’s unsecured notes indentures. As described above, Ferrellgas Partners’ unsecured notes due 2020 matured on June 15, 2020, and the outstanding principal amount of those notes was due to be paid on that date, together with accrued interest to the maturity date. Although Ferrellgas, L.P. has some capacity to make distributions under Ferrellgas, L.P.’s unsecured and secured notes indentures, this capacity will not allow Ferrellgas, L.P. to make distributions to Ferrellgas Partners sufficient to pay the principal of and accrued interest on Ferrellgas Partners’ unsecured senior notes due 2020 due at the maturity of those notes. Additionally, the restrictions in these indentures currently limit the ability of Ferrellgas, L.P. to make distributions to Ferrellgas Partners to enable it to pay cash distributions to its unitholders. Ferrellgas Partners continues to comply with the restrictive covenants with respect to the $357.0 million aggregate principal amount of Ferrellgas Partners Notes due June 15, 2020 as Ferrellgas Partners continues to negotiate with the Forbearing Noteholders. Debt and interest expense reduction strategy Ferrellgas, L.P. continues to pursue a strategy to reduce its debt and interest expense. O pportunities include the generation of additional cash flows through accretive acquisitions, continued restructuring or refinancing of existing indebtedness, selling additional assets, maintaining the suspension of Ferrellgas Partners’ common unit distributions, issuing equity or executing one or more debt exchanges. Ferrellgas, L.P. expects to maintain its debt and interest expense reduction strategy until the consolidated leverage ratio reaches a level that it deems appropriate for its business. Ferrellgas, L.P. engaged Moelis & Company LLC as its financial advisor and the law firm of Squire Patton Boggs LLP to assist in its ongoing process to reduce existing debt and address its debt maturities.

Partners' deficit

Partners' deficit	3 Months Ended
Partners' deficit	Oct. 31, 2020
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Partners' deficit	G. Partners’ deficit As of October 31, 2020 and July 31, 2020, limited partner units were beneficially owned by the following: October 31, 2020 July 31, 2020 Public common unitholders (1) 69,612,939 69,612,939 Ferrell Companies (2) 22,529,361 22,529,361 FCI Trading Corp. (3) 195,686 195,686 Ferrell Propane, Inc. (4) 51,204 51,204 James E. Ferrell (5) 4,763,475 4,763,475 (1) These common units are traded on the OTC Pink Market under the symbol “FGPR”. (2) Ferrell Companies is the owner of the general partner and an approximate 23% direct owner of Ferrellgas Partners’ common units and thus a related party. Ferrell Companies also beneficially owns 195,686 and 51,204 common units of Ferrellgas Partners held by FCI Trading Corp. ("FCI Trading") and Ferrell Propane, Inc. ("Ferrell Propane"), respectively, bringing Ferrell Companies’ total beneficial ownership to 23.4%. (3) FCI Trading is an affiliate of the general partner and thus a related party. (4) Ferrell Propane is controlled by the general partner and thus a related party. (5) James E. Ferrell is the Interim Chief Executive Officer and President of our general partner; and is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of our general partner and a related party. JEF Capital Management owns 4,758,859 of these common units and is owned by the James E. Ferrell Revocable Trust Two and other family trusts, all of which James E. Ferrell and/or his family members are the trustees and beneficiaries. James E. Ferrell holds all voting common stock of JEF Capital Management. The remaining 4,616 common units are held by Ferrell Resources Holdings, Inc., which is wholly-owned by the James E. Ferrell Revocable Trust One, for which James E. Ferrell is the trustee and sole beneficiary. Partnership distributions No distributions will be paid to common unitholders for the three months ended October 31, 2020. Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) See Note J – Derivative instruments and hedging activities – for details regarding changes in the fair value of risk management financial derivatives recorded within AOCI for the three months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019. General partner’s commitment to maintain its capital account Ferrellgas’ partnership agreements allow the general partner to have an option to maintain its effective 2% general partner interest concurrent with the issuance of other additional equity. During the three months ended October 31, 2020, the general partner made non-cash contributions of $14.0 thousand to Ferrellgas to maintain its effective 2% general partner interest. During the three months ended October 31, 2019, the general partner made non-cash contributions of $16.0 thousand to Ferrellgas to maintain its effective 2% general partner interest.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Partners' deficit	G. Partners’ deficit Partnership distributions Ferrellgas, L.P. has recognized the following distributions: For the three months ended October 31, 2020 2019 Ferrellgas Partners $ — $ 100 General partner — 1 See additional discussions about transactions with related parties in Note K – Transactions with related parties. Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) See Note J – Derivative instruments and hedging activities for details regarding changes in the fair value of risk management financial derivatives recorded within AOCI for the three months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019. General partner’s commitment to maintain its capital account Ferrellgas, L.P.’s partnership agreement allows the general partner to have an option to maintain its 1.0101% general partner interest concurrent with the issuance of other additional equity. During the three months ended October 31, 2020, the general partner made non-cash contributions of $7.0 thousand to Ferrellgas, L.P. to maintain its 1.0101% general partner interest. During the three months ended October 31, 2019, the general partner made non-cash contributions of $8.0 thousand to Ferrellgas, L.P. to maintain its 1.0101% general partner interest.

Revenue from contracts with cus

Revenue from contracts with customers	3 Months Ended
Revenue from contracts with customers	Oct. 31, 2020
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]	H. Revenue from contracts with customers Disaggregation of revenue Ferrellgas disaggregates revenues based upon the type of customer and on the type of revenue. The following table presents retail propane revenues, wholesale propane revenues and other revenues. Retail revenues result from sales to end use customers, wholesale revenues result from sales to or through resellers and all other revenues include sales of appliances and other materials, other fees charged to customers and equipment rental charges. For the three months ended October 31, 2020 2019 Retail - Sales to End Users $ 174,645 $ 180,417 Wholesale - Sales to Resellers 102,612 82,704 Other Gas Sales 3,792 10,264 Other 19,845 19,829 Propane and related equipment revenues $ 300,894 $ 293,214 Contract assets and liabilities Ferrellgas’ performance obligations are generally limited to the delivery of propane for our retail and wholesale contracts. Ferrellgas’ performance obligations with respect to sales of appliances and other materials and other revenues are limited to the delivery of the agreed upon good or service. Ferrellgas does not have material performance obligations that are delivered over time, thus all of our revenue is recognized at the time the goods, including propane, are delivered or installed. Ferrellgas offers “even pay” billing programs that can create customer deposits or advances, depending on whether Ferrellgas has delivered more propane than the customer has paid for or whether the customer has paid for more propane than what has been delivered. Revenue is recognized from these customer deposits or advances to customers at the time product is delivered. The advance or deposit is considered to be a contract asset or liability. Additionally, from time to time, we have customers that pay in advance for goods or services, and such amounts result in contract liabilities. Ferrellgas incurs incremental commissions directly related to the acquisition or renewal of customer contracts. The commissions are calculated and paid based upon the number of gallons sold to the acquired or renewed customer. The total amount of commissions that we incur is not material, and the commissions are expensed commensurate with the deliveries to which they relate; therefore, Ferrellgas does not capitalize these costs. The following table presents the opening and closing balances of Ferrellgas’ receivables, contract assets, and contract liabilities: October 31, 2020 July 31, 2020 Accounts receivable $ 132,570 $ 108,483 Contract assets $ 3,699 $ 7,079 Contract liabilities Deferred revenue (1) $ 52,220 $ 42,911 (1) Of the beginning balance of deferred revenue, $11.4 million was recognized as revenue during the three months ended October 31, 2020. Remaining performance obligations Ferrellgas’ remaining performance obligations are generally limited to situations where its customers have remitted payment but have not yet received deliveries of propane. This most commonly occurs in Ferrellgas’ even pay billing programs and Ferrellgas expects that these balances will be recognized within a year or less as the customer takes delivery of propane.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]	H. Revenue from contracts with customers Disaggregation of revenue Ferrellgas, L.P. disaggregates revenues based upon the type of customer and on the type of revenue. The following table presents retail propane revenues, wholesale propane revenues and other revenues. Retail revenues result from sales to end use customers, wholesale revenues result from sales to or through resellers and all other revenues include sales of appliances and other materials, other fees charged to customers and equipment rental charges. For the three months ended October 31, 2020 2019 Retail - Sales to End Users $ 174,645 $ 180,417 Wholesale - Sales to Resellers 102,612 82,704 Other Gas Sales 3,792 10,264 Other 19,845 19,829 Propane and related equipment revenues $ 300,894 $ 293,214 Contract assets and liabilities Ferrellgas, L.P.’s performance obligations are generally limited to the delivery of propane for our retail and wholesale contracts. Ferrellgas, L.P.’s performance obligations with respect to sales of appliances and other materials and other revenues are limited to the delivery of the agreed upon good or service. Ferrellgas, L.P. does not have material performance obligations that are delivered over time, thus all of our revenue is recognized at the time the goods, including propane, are delivered or installed. Ferrellgas, L.P. offers “even pay” billing programs that can create customer deposits or advances, depending on whether Ferrellgas, L.P. has delivered more propane than the customer has paid for or whether the customer has paid for more propane than what has been delivered. Revenue is recognized from these customer deposits or advances to customers at the time product is delivered. The advance or deposit is considered to be a contract asset or liability. Additionally, from time to time, we have customers that pay in advance for goods or services, and such amounts result in contract liabilities. Ferrellgas, L.P. incurs incremental commissions directly related to the acquisition or renewal of customer contracts. The commissions are calculated and paid based upon the number of gallons sold to the acquired or renewed customer. The total amount of commissions that we incur is not material and the commissions are expensed commensurate with the deliveries to which they relate; therefore, Ferrellgas, L.P. does not capitalize these costs. The following table presents the opening and closing balances of Ferrellgas, L.P.’s receivables, contract assets, and contract liabilities: October 31, 2020 July 31, 2020 Accounts receivable $ 132,570 $ 108,483 Contract assets $ 3,699 $ 7,079 Contract liabilities Deferred revenue (1) $ 52,220 $ 42,911 (1) Of the beginning balance of deferred revenue, $11.4 million was recognized as revenue during the three months ended October 31, 2020. Remaining performance obligations Ferrellgas, L.P.’s remaining performance obligations are generally limited to situations where its customers have remitted payment but have not yet received deliveries of propane. This most commonly occurs in Ferrellgas, L.P.’s even pay billing programs and Ferrellgas, L.P. expects that these balances will be recognized within a year or less as the customer takes delivery of propane.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
Fair Value Measurements	Oct. 31, 2020
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements	I. Fair value measurements Derivative financial instruments The following table presents Ferrellgas’ financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis for each of the fair value hierarchy levels, including both current and noncurrent portions, as of October 31, 2020 and July 31, 2020: Asset (Liability) Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Significant Other Assets and Liabilities Observable Inputs Unobservable Inputs (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Total October 31, 2020: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ 7,161 $ — $ 7,161 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ (1,557) $ — $ (1,557) July 31, 2020: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ 3,112 $ — $ 3,112 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ (5,425) $ — $ (5,425) Methodology The fair values of Ferrellgas’ non-exchange traded commodity derivative contracts are based upon indicative price quotations available through brokers, industry price publications or recent market transactions and related market indicators. Other financial instruments The carrying amounts of other financial instruments included in current assets and current liabilities (except for current maturities of long-term debt) approximate their fair values because of their short-term nature. A t October 31, 2020 and July 31, 2020, the estimated fair value of Ferrellgas’ long-term debt instruments was $2,232.3 million and $2,177.1 million, respectively. Ferrellgas estimates the fair value of long-term debt based on quoted market prices. The fair value of Ferrellgas’ consolidated debt obligations is a Level 2 valuation based on the observable inputs used for similar liabilities. Ferrellgas has other financial instruments such as trade accounts receivable which could expose it to concentrations of credit risk. The credit risk from trade accounts receivable is limited because of a large customer base which extends across many different U.S. markets.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements	I. Fair value measurements Derivative financial instruments The following table presents Ferrellgas, L.P.’s financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis for each of the fair value hierarchy levels, including both current and noncurrent portions, as of October 31, 2020 and July 31, 2020: Asset (Liability) Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Significant Other Assets and Liabilities Observable Inputs Unobservable Inputs (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Total October 31, 2020: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ 7,161 $ — $ 7,161 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ (1,557) $ — $ (1,557) July 31, 2020: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ 3,112 $ — $ 3,112 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ (5,425) $ — $ (5,425) Methodology The fair values of Ferrellgas, L.P.’s non-exchange traded commodity derivative contracts are based upon indicative price quotations available through brokers, industry price publications or recent market transactions and related market indicators. Other financial instruments The carrying amounts of other financial instruments included in current assets and current liabilities (except for current maturities of long-term debt) approximate their fair values because of their short-term nature. At October 31, 2020 and July 31, 2020, the estimated fair value of Ferrellgas, L.P.’s long-term debt instruments was $2,157.4 million and $2,054.4 million, respectively. Ferrellgas, L.P. estimates the fair value of long-term debt based on quoted market prices. The fair value of Ferrellgas, L.P.’s consolidated debt obligations is a Level 2 valuation based on the observable inputs used for similar liabilities. Ferrellgas, L.P. has other financial instruments such as trade accounts receivable which could expose it to concentrations of credit risk. The credit risk from trade accounts receivable is limited because of a large customer base which extends across many different U.S. markets.

Derivative Instruments and Hedg

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	3 Months Ended
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	Oct. 31, 2020
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	J. Derivative instruments and hedging activities Ferrellgas is exposed to certain market risks related to its ongoing business operations. These risks include exposure to changing commodity prices as well as fluctuations in interest rates. Ferrellgas utilizes derivative instruments to manage its exposure to fluctuations in commodity prices. Of these, the propane commodity derivative instruments are designated as cash flow hedges. Derivative instruments and hedging activity During the three months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019, Ferrellgas did not recognize any gain or loss in earnings related to hedge ineffectiveness and did not exclude any component of financial derivative contract gains or losses from the assessment of hedge effectiveness related to commodity cash flow hedges. The following tables provide a summary of the fair value of derivatives within Ferrellgas’ condensed consolidated balance sheets as of October 31, 2020 and July 31, 2020: Final October 31, 2020 Maturity Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Derivative Instrument Date Location Fair value Location Fair value Derivatives designated as hedging instruments December 2021 Commodity derivatives-propane Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 6,656 Other current liabilities $ 1,506 Commodity derivatives-propane Other assets, net 505 Other liabilities 51 Total $ 7,161 Total $ 1,557 Final July 31, 2020 Maturity Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Derivative Instrument Date Location Fair value Location Fair value Derivatives designated as hedging instruments December 2021 Commodity derivatives-propane Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 2,846 Other current liabilities $ 5,029 Commodity derivatives-propane Other assets, net 266 Other liabilities 396 Total $ 3,112 Total $ 5,425 Ferrellgas’ exchange traded commodity derivative contracts require cash margin deposit as collateral for contracts that are in a negative mark-to-market position. These cash margin deposits will be returned if mark-to-market conditions improve or will be applied against cash settlement when the contracts are settled. Liabilities represent cash margin deposits received by Ferrellgas for contracts that are in a positive mark-to-market position. The following tables provide a summary of cash margin balances as of October 31, 2020 and July 31, 2020, respectively: October 31, 2020 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expense and other current assets $ 9,381 Other current liabilities $ 5,768 Other assets, net 544 Other liabilities 483 $ 9,925 $ 6,251 July 31, 2020 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expense and other current assets $ 14,398 Other current liabilities $ 510 Other assets, net 1,433 Other liabilities — $ 15,831 $ 510 The following tables provide a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas’ condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019 due to derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments: For the three months ended October 31, 2020 Amount of Gain (Loss) Amount of Gain Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from (Loss) Recognized in Reclassified from AOCI into Income Derivative Instrument AOCI AOCI into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ 5,767 Cost of product sold- propane and other gas liquids sales $ (2,150) $ — $ 5,767 $ (2,150) $ — For the three months ended October 31, 2019 Amount of Gain (Loss) Amount of Gain (Loss) Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Recognized in Reclassified from AOCI into Income Derivative Instrument AOCI AOCI into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ (13,627) Cost of product sold- propane and other gas liquids sales $ (7,479) $ — $ (13,627) $ (7,479) $ — The changes in derivatives included in AOCI for the three months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019 were as follows: For the three months ended October 31, Gains and losses on derivatives included in AOCI 2020 2019 Beginning balance $ (2,313) $ (14,756) Change in value of risk management commodity derivatives 5,767 (13,627) Reclassification of losses on commodity hedges to cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales, net 2,150 7,479 Ending balance $ 5,604 $ (20,904) Ferrellgas expects to reclassify net gains of approximately $5.2 million to earnings during the next 12 months. These net gains are expected to be offset by increased margins on propane sales commitments Ferrellgas has with its customers that qualify for the normal purchase normal sale exception. During the three months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019, Ferrellgas had no reclassifications to operations resulting from the discontinuance of any cash flow hedges arising from the probability of the original forecasted transactions not occurring within the originally specified period of time defined within the hedging relationship. As of October 31, 2020, Ferrellgas had financial derivative contracts covering 3.6 million barrels of propane that were entered into as cash flow hedges of forward and forecasted purchases of propane. Derivative financial instruments credit risk Ferrellgas is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to derivative financial and commodity instruments. Ferrellgas’ counterparties principally consist of major energy companies and major U.S. financial institutions. Ferrellgas maintains credit policies with regard to its counterparties that it believes reduce its overall credit risk. These policies include evaluating and monitoring its counterparties’ financial condition, including their credit ratings, and entering into agreements with counterparties that govern credit limits. Certain of these agreements call for the posting of collateral by the counterparty or by Ferrellgas in the forms of letters of credit, parental guarantees or cash. Ferrellgas has concentrations of credit risk associated with derivative financial instruments held by certain derivative financial instrument counterparties. If these counterparties that make up the concentration failed to perform according to the terms of their contracts at October 31, 2020, the maximum amount of loss due to credit risk that Ferrellgas would incur based upon the gross fair values of the derivative financial instruments is $3.5 million. From time to time Ferrellgas enters into derivative contracts that have credit-risk-related contingent features which dictate credit limits based upon Ferrellgas’ debt rating. There were no open derivative contracts with credit-risk-related contingent features as of October 31, 2020.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	J. Derivative instruments and hedging activities Ferrellgas, L.P. is exposed to certain market risks related to its ongoing business operations. These risks include exposure to changing commodity prices as well as fluctuations in interest rates. Ferrellgas, L.P. utilizes derivative instruments to manage its exposure to fluctuations in commodity prices. Of these, the propane commodity derivative instruments are designated as cash flow hedges. Derivative instruments and hedging activity During the three months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019, Ferrellgas, L.P. did not recognize any gain or loss in earnings related to hedge ineffectiveness and did not exclude any component of financial derivative contract gains or losses from the assessment of hedge effectiveness related to commodity cash flow hedges. The following tables provide a summary of the fair value of derivatives within Ferrellgas, L.P.’s condensed consolidated balance sheets as of October 31, 2020 and July 31, 2020: Final October 31, 2020 Maturity Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Derivative Instrument Date Location Fair value Location Fair value Derivatives designated as hedging instruments December 2021 Commodity derivatives-propane Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 6,656 Other current liabilities $ 1,506 Commodity derivatives-propane Other assets, net 505 Other liabilities 51 Total $ 7,161 Total $ 1,557 Final July 31, 2020 Maturity Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Derivative Instrument Date Location Fair value Location Fair value Derivatives designated as hedging instruments December 2021 Commodity derivatives-propane Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 2,846 Other current liabilities $ 5,029 Commodity derivatives-propane Other assets, net 266 Other liabilities 396 Total $ 3,112 Total $ 5,425 Ferrellgas, L.P.’s exchange traded commodity derivative contracts require cash margin deposit as collateral for contracts that are in a negative mark-to-market position. These cash margin deposits will be returned if mark-to-market conditions improve or will be applied against cash settlement when the contracts are settled. Liabilities represent cash margin deposits received by Ferrellgas, L.P. for contracts that are in a positive mark-to-market position. The following tables provide a summary of cash margin balances as of October 31, 2020 and July 31, 2020, respectively: October 31, 2020 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expense and other current assets $ 9,381 Other current liabilities $ 5,768 Other assets, net 544 Other liabilities 483 $ 9,925 $ 6,251 July 31, 2020 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expense and other current assets $ 14,398 Other current liabilities $ 510 Other assets, net 1,433 Other liabilities — $ 15,831 $ 510 The following tables provide a summary of the effect on Ferrellgas, L.P.’s condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019 due to derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments: For the three months ended October 31, 2020 Amount of Gain (Loss) Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI AOCI into Income Derivative Instrument Recognized in AOCI into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ 5,767 Cost of product sold- propane and other gas liquids sales $ (2,150) $ — $ 5,767 $ (2,150) $ — For the three months ended October 31, 2019 Amount of Gain (Loss) Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI AOCI into Income Derivative Instrument Recognized in AOCI into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ (13,627) Cost of product sold- propane and other gas liquids sales $ (7,479) $ — $ (13,627) $ (7,479) $ — The changes in derivatives included in AOCI for the three months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019 were as follows: For the three months ended October 31, Gains and losses on derivatives included in AOCI 2020 2019 Beginning balance $ (2,313) $ (14,756) Change in value of risk management commodity derivatives 5,767 (13,627) Reclassification of losses on commodity hedges to cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales, net 2,150 7,479 Ending balance $ 5,604 $ (20,904) Ferrellgas, L.P. expects to reclassify net gains of approximately $5.2 million to earnings during the next 12 months. These net gains are expected to be offset by increased margins on propane sales commitments Ferrellgas, L.P. has with its customers that qualify for the normal purchase normal sale exception. During the three months ended October 31, 2020 and 2019, Ferrellgas, L.P. had no reclassifications to operations resulting from the discontinuance of any cash flow hedges arising from the probability of the original forecasted transactions not occurring within the originally specified period of time defined within the hedging relationship. As of October 31, 2020, Ferrellgas, L.P. had financial derivative contracts covering 3.6 million barrels of propane that were entered into as cash flow hedges of forward and forecasted purchases of propane. Derivative financial instruments credit risk Ferrellgas, L.P. is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to derivative financial and commodity instruments. Ferrellgas, L.P.’s counterparties principally consist of major energy companies and major U.S. financial institutions. Ferrellgas, L.P. maintains credit policies with regard to its counterparties that it believes reduce its overall credit risk. These policies include evaluating and monitoring its counterparties’ financial condition, including their credit ratings, and entering into agreements with counterparties that govern credit limits. Certain of these agreements call for the posting of collateral by the counterparty or by Ferrellgas, L.P. in the forms of letters of credit, parental guarantees or cash. Ferrellgas, L.P. has concentrations of credit risk associated with derivative financial instruments held by certain derivative financial instrument counterparties. If these counterparties that make up the concentration failed to perform according to the terms of their contracts at October 31, 2020, the maximum amount of loss due to credit risk that Ferrellgas, L.P. would incur based upon the gross fair values of the derivative financial instruments is $3.5 million. From time to time Ferrellgas, L.P. enters into derivative contracts that have credit-risk-related contingent features which dictate credit limits based upon Ferrellgas, L.P.’s debt rating. There were no open derivative contracts with credit-risk-related contingent features as of October 31, 2020.

Transactions With Related Parti

Transactions With Related Parties	3 Months Ended
Transactions With Related Parties	Oct. 31, 2020
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]	K. Transactions with related parties Ferrellgas has no employees and is managed and controlled by its general partner. Pursuant to Ferrellgas’ partnership agreements, the general partner is entitled to reimbursement for all direct and indirect expenses incurred or payments it makes on behalf of Ferrellgas and all other necessary or appropriate expenses allocable to Ferrellgas or otherwise reasonably incurred by its general partner in connection with operating Ferrellgas’ business. These costs primarily include compensation and benefits paid to employees of the general partner who perform services on Ferrellgas’ behalf and are reported in the condensed consolidated statements of operations as follows: For the three months ended October 31, 2020 2019 Operating expense $ 60,980 $ 63,471 General and administrative expense $ 6,719 $ 6,487 See additional discussions about transactions with the general partner and related parties in Note G – Partners’ deficit.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]	K. Transactions with related parties Ferrellgas, L.P. has no employees and is managed and controlled by its general partner. Pursuant to Ferrellgas, L.P.’s partnership agreement, the general partner is entitled to reimbursement for all direct and indirect expenses incurred or payments it makes on behalf of Ferrellgas, L.P. and all other necessary or appropriate expenses allocable to Ferrellgas, L.P. or otherwise reasonably incurred by its general partner in connection with operating Ferrellgas, L.P.’s business. These costs primarily include compensation and benefits paid to employees of the general partner who perform services on Ferrellgas, L.P.’s behalf and are reported in the condensed consolidated statements of operations as follows: For the three months ended October 31, 2020 2019 Operating expense $ 60,980 $ 63,471 General and administrative expense $ 6,719 $ 6,487 See additional discussions about transactions with the general partner and related parties in Note G – Partners’ deficit.

Contingencies And Commitments

Contingencies And Commitments	3 Months Ended
Contingencies And Commitments	Oct. 31, 2020
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Contingencies And Commitments	L. Contingencies and commitments Litigation Ferrellgas’ operations are subject to all operating hazards and risks normally incidental to handling, storing, transporting and otherwise providing for use by consumers of combustible liquids such as propane and, prior to the sales of midstream operations in fiscal 2018, crude oil. As a result, at any given time, Ferrellgas can be threatened with or named as a defendant in various lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business. Other than as discussed below, Ferrellgas is not a party to any legal proceedings other than various claims and lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business. It is not possible to determine the ultimate disposition of these matters; however, management is of the opinion that there are no known claims or contingent claims that are reasonably expected to have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of Ferrellgas. Ferrellgas has been named as a defendant, along with a competitor, in putative class action lawsuits filed in multiple jurisdictions. The lawsuits, which were consolidated in the Western District of Missouri on October 16, 2014, allege that Ferrellgas and a competitor coordinated in 2008 to reduce the fill level in barbeque cylinders and combined to persuade a common customer to accept that fill reduction, resulting in increased cylinder costs to direct customers and end-user customers in violation of federal and certain state antitrust laws. The lawsuits seek treble damages, attorneys’ fees, injunctive relief and costs on behalf of the putative class. These lawsuits have been coordinated for pretrial purposes by the multidistrict litigation panel. The Federal Court for the Western District of Missouri initially dismissed all claims brought by direct and indirect customers other than state law claims of indirect customers under Wisconsin, Maine and Vermont law. The direct customer plaintiffs filed an appeal, which resulted in a reversal of the district court’s dismissal. We filed a petition for a writ of certiorari which was denied. An appeal by the indirect customer plaintiffs resulted in the court of appeals affirming the dismissal of the federal claims and remanding the case to the district court to decide whether to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over the remaining state law claims. Thereafter, in August 2019, Ferrellgas reached a settlement with the direct customers, pursuant to which it agreed to pay a total of $6.25 million to resolve all claims asserted by the putative direct purchaser class. With respect to the indirect customers, the district court exercised supplemental jurisdiction over the remaining state law claims, but then granted in part Ferrellgas’ pleadings-based motion and dismissed 11 of the 24 remaining state law claims. As a result, there are 13 remaining state law claims brought by a putative class of indirect customers. Ferrellgas believes it has strong defenses and intends to vigorously defend itself against these remaining claims. Ferrellgas does not believe loss is probable or reasonably estimable at this time related to the putative class action lawsuit. Ferrellgas and Bridger Logistics, LLC (“Bridger”), have been named, along with two former officers, in a lawsuit filed by Eddystone Rail Company ("Eddystone") on February 2, 2017 in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (the "EDPA Lawsuit"). Eddystone indicated that it has prevailed in or settled an arbitration against Jamex Transfer Services (“JTS”), previously named Bridger Transfer Services, a former subsidiary of Bridger. The arbitration involved a claim against JTS for money due for deficiency payments under a contract for the use of an Eddystone facility used to offload crude from rail onto barges. Eddystone alleges that Ferrellgas transferred assets out of JTS prior to the sale of the membership interest in JTS to Jamex Transfer Holdings, and that those transfers should be avoided so that the assets can be used to satisfy the amount owed by JTS to Eddystone as a result of the arbitration. Eddystone also alleges that JTS was an “alter ego” of Bridger and Ferrellgas and that Bridger and Ferrellgas breached fiduciary duties owed to Eddystone as a creditor of JTS. Ferrellgas believes that Ferrellgas and Bridger have valid defenses to these claims and to Eddystone’s primary claim against JTS for breach of contract. The lawsuit does not specify a specific amount of damages that Eddystone is seeking; however, Ferrellgas believes that the amount of such damages, if ultimately owed to Eddystone, could be material to Ferrellgas. Ferrellgas intends to vigorously defend this claim. On August 24, 2017, Ferrellgas filed a third-party complaint against JTS, Jamex Transfer Holdings, and other related persons and entities (the "Third-Party Defendants"), asserting claims for breach of contract, indemnification of any losses in the EDPA Lawsuit, tortious interference with contract, and contribution. On June 25, 2018, Ferrellgas entered into an agreement with the Third-Party Defendants which, among other things, resulted in a dismissal of the claims against the Third-Party Defendants from the lawsuit. The lawsuit is in the discovery stage; as such, management does not currently believe a loss is probable or reasonably estimable at this time .
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Contingencies And Commitments	B. Contingencies and commitments The Finance Corp. serves as co-issuer and co-obligor for debt securities of the Partnership. The Finance Corp. is liable as co-issuer and co-obligor for the $357.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Partnership’s unsecured senior notes due June 15, 2020, which the Partnership failed to repay, and which obligation is only reported on the Partnership’s condensed consolidated balance sheet.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Contingencies And Commitments	L. Contingencies and commitments Litigation Ferrellgas, L.P.’s operations are subject to all operating hazards and risks normally incidental to handling, storing, transporting and otherwise providing for use by consumers of combustible liquids such as propane and, prior to the sales of midstream operations in fiscal 2018, crude oil. As a result, at any given time, Ferrellgas, L.P. can be threatened with or named as a defendant in various lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business. Other than as discussed below, Ferrellgas, L.P. is not a party to any legal proceedings other than various claims and lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business. It is not possible to determine the ultimate disposition of these matters; however, management is of the opinion that there are no known claims or contingent claims that are reasonably expected to have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas, L.P. has been named as a defendant, along with a competitor, in putative class action lawsuits filed in multiple jurisdictions. The lawsuits, which were consolidated in the Western District of Missouri on October 16, 2014, allege that Ferrellgas and a competitor coordinated in 2008 to reduce the fill level in barbeque cylinders and combined to persuade a common customer to accept that fill reduction, resulting in increased cylinder costs to direct customers and end-user customers in violation of federal and certain state antitrust laws. The lawsuits seek treble damages, attorneys’ fees, injunctive relief and costs on behalf of the putative class. These lawsuits have been coordinated for pretrial purposes by the multidistrict litigation panel. The Federal Court for the Western District of Missouri initially dismissed all claims brought by direct and indirect customers other than state law claims of indirect customers under Wisconsin, Maine and Vermont law. The direct customer plaintiffs filed an appeal, which resulted in a reversal of the district court’s dismissal. We filed a petition for a writ of certiorari which was denied. An appeal by the indirect customer plaintiffs resulted in the court of appeals affirming the dismissal of the federal claims and remanding the case to the district court to decide whether to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over the remaining state law claims. Thereafter, in August 2019, Ferrellgas, L.P. reached a settlement with the direct customers, pursuant to which it agreed to pay a total of $6.25 million to resolve all claims asserted by the putative direct purchaser class. With respect to the indirect customers, the district court exercised supplemental jurisdiction over the remaining state law claims, but then granted in part Ferrellgas’ pleadings-based motion and dismissed 11 of the 24 remaining state law claims. As a result, there are 13 remaining state law claims brought by a putative class of indirect customers. Ferrellgas, L.P. believes it has strong defenses and intends to vigorously defend itself against these remaining claims. Ferrellgas, L.P. does not believe loss is probable or reasonably estimable at this time related to the putative class action lawsuit. Ferrellgas, L.P. and Bridger Logistics, LLC (“Bridger”), have been named, along with two former officers, in a lawsuit filed by Eddystone Rail Company ("Eddystone") on February 2, 2017 in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (the "EDPA Lawsuit"). Eddystone indicated that it has prevailed in or settled an arbitration against Jamex Transfer Services (“JTS”), previously named Bridger Transfer Services, a former subsidiary of Bridger. The arbitration involved a claim against JTS for money due for deficiency payments under a contract for the use of an Eddystone facility used to offload crude from rail onto barges. Eddystone alleges that Ferrellgas transferred assets out of JTS prior to the sale of the membership interest in JTS to Jamex Transfer Holdings, and that those transfers should be avoided so that the assets can be used to satisfy the amount owed by JTS to Eddystone as a result of the arbitration. Eddystone also alleges that JTS was an “alter ego” of Bridger and Ferrellgas and that Bridger and Ferrellgas breached fiduciary duties owed to Eddystone as a creditor of JTS. Ferrellgas believes that Ferrellgas and Bridger have valid defenses to these claims and to Eddystone’s primary claim against JTS for breach of contract. The lawsuit does not specify a specific amount of damages that Eddystone is seeking; however, Ferrellgas believes that the amount of such damages, if ultimately owed to Eddystone, could be material to Ferrellgas. Ferrellgas intends to vigorously defend this claim. On August 24, 2017, Ferrellgas filed a third-party complaint against JTS, Jamex Transfer Holdings, and other related persons and entities (the "Third-Party Defendants"), asserting claims for breach of contract, indemnification of any losses in the EDPA Lawsuit, tortious interference with contract, and contribution. On June 25, 2018, Ferrellgas entered into an agreement with the Third-Party Defendants which, among other things, resulted in a dismissal of the claims against the Third-Party Defendants from the lawsuit. The lawsuit is in the discovery stage; as such, management does not currently believe a loss is probable or reasonably estimable at this time.
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Contingencies And Commitments	B. Contingencies and commitments The Finance Corp. serves as co-issuer and co-obligor for debt securities of the Partnership. The Finance Corp. is liable as co-issuer and co-obligor for (i) the $500 million aggregate principal amount of the Partnership’s unsecured senior notes due 2021, (ii) the $475 million aggregate principal amount of the Partnership’s unsecured senior notes due 2022, and (iii) the $500 million aggregate principal amount of the Partnership’s unsecured senior notes due 2023, which obligations are only reported on the Partnership’s condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Net Earnings (Loss) Per Common

Net Earnings (Loss) Per Common Unitholders' Interest	3 Months Ended
Net Earnings (Loss) Per Common Unitholders' Interest	Oct. 31, 2020
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Earnings (Loss) Per Common Unitholders' Interest	M. Net earnings (loss) per unitholders’ interest Below is a calculation of the basic and diluted net loss per common unitholders’ interest in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the periods indicated: For the three months ended October 31, 2020 2019 Common unitholders’ interest in net loss $ (45,601) $ (44,891) Weighted average common units outstanding (in thousands) 97,152.7 97,152.7 Basic and diluted net loss per common unit $ (0.47) $ (0.46)

Guarantor financial information

Guarantor financial information	3 Months Ended
Guarantor financial information	Oct. 31, 2020
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Guarantor financial information	M. Guarantor financial information The $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of registered 6.75% senior notes due 2023 co-issued by Ferrellgas, L.P. and Ferrellgas Finance Corp. are fully and unconditionally and jointly and severally guaranteed by all of Ferrellgas, L.P.’s 100% owned subsidiaries except: (i) Ferrellgas Finance Corp; (ii) certain special purposes subsidiaries formed for use in connection with our accounts receivable securitization; and (iii) foreign subsidiaries. Guarantees of these senior notes will be released under certain circumstances, including (i) in connection with any sale or other disposition of (a) all or substantially all of the assets of a guarantor or (b) all of the capital stock of such guarantor (including by way of merger or consolidation), in each case, to a person that is not Ferrellgas, L.P. or a restricted subsidiary of Ferrellgas, L.P., (ii) if Ferrellgas, L.P. designates any restricted subsidiary that is a guarantor as an unrestricted subsidiary, (iii) upon defeasance or discharge of the notes, (iv) upon the liquidation or dissolution of such guarantor, or (v) at such time as such guarantor ceases to guarantee any other indebtedness of either of the issuers and any other guarantor. The guarantor financial information discloses in separate columns the financial position, results of operations and the cash flows of Ferrellgas, L.P. (Parent), Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (co-issuer), Ferrellgas, L.P.’s guarantor subsidiaries on a combined basis, and Ferrellgas, L.P.’s non-guarantor subsidiaries on a combined basis. The dates and the periods presented in the guarantor financial information are consistent with the periods presented in Ferrellgas, L.P.’s condensed consolidated financial statements. FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) As of October 31, 2020 Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas (Parent and Finance Corp. Guarantor Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer) (Co-Issuer) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 296,890 $ 1 $ — $ 2,631 $ — $ 299,522 Accounts and notes receivable, net 15,547 — — 103,941 — 119,488 Intercompany receivables 87,191 — — — (87,191) — Inventories 78,980 — — — — 78,980 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 40,044 — — — — 40,044 Total current assets 518,652 1 — 106,572 (87,191) 538,034 Property, plant and equipment, net 592,132 — — — — 592,132 Goodwill, net 246,946 — — — — 246,946 Intangible assets, net 101,812 — — — — 101,812 Investments in consolidated subsidiaries 37,821 — — — (37,821) — Operating lease right-of-use assets 100,349 — — — — 100,349 Other assets, net 71,029 — 2,255 238 — 73,522 Total assets $ 1,668,741 $ 1 $ 2,255 $ 106,810 $ (125,012) $ 1,652,795 LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT) Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 44,641 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 44,641 Intercompany payables — — — 87,191 (87,191) — Current portion of long-term debt 502,095 — — — — 502,095 Current operating lease liabilities 28,280 — — — — 28,280 Other current liabilities 175,856 — — (15,946) — 159,910 Total current liabilities 750,872 — — 71,245 (87,191) 734,926 Long-term debt 1,647,106 — — — — 1,647,106 Operating lease liabilities 83,337 — — — — 83,337 Other liabilities 49,543 — — — — 49,543 Contingencies and commitments Partners' capital (deficit): Partners' equity (867,721) 1 2,255 35,565 (37,821) (867,721) Accumulated other comprehensive income 5,604 — — — — 5,604 Total partners' capital (deficit) (862,117) 1 2,255 35,565 (37,821) (862,117) Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit) $ 1,668,741 $ 1 $ 2,255 $ 106,810 $ (125,012) $ 1,652,795 FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) As of July 31, 2020 Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas (Parent and Finance Corp. Guarantor Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer) (Co-Issuer) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 332,244 $ 1 $ — $ 1,510 $ — $ 333,755 Accounts and notes receivable, net 11,879 — 24 89,535 — 101,438 Intercompany receivables 69,980 — — — (69,980) — Inventories 72,664 — — — . 72,664 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 35,897 — — — — 35,897 Total current assets 522,664 1 24 91,045 (69,980) 543,754 Property, plant and equipment, net 591,042 — — — — 591,042 Goodwill, net 247,195 — — — — 247,195 Intangible assets, net 104,049 — — — — 104,049 Investments in consolidated subsidiaries 37,662 — — — (37,662) — Operating lease right-of-use assets 107,349 — — — — 107,349 Other assets, net 72,137 — 2,255 356 — 74,748 Total assets $ 1,682,098 $ 1 $ 2,279 $ 91,401 $ (107,642) $ 1,668,137 LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT) Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 33,944 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 33,944 Intercompany payables — — — 69,980 (69,980) — Current portion of long-term debt 502,095 — — — — 502,095 Current operating lease liabilities 29,345 — — — — 29,345 Other current liabilities 162,097 — — (13,961) — 148,136 Total current liabilities 727,481 — — 56,019 (69,980) 713,520 Long-term debt 1,646,396 — — — — 1,646,396 Operating lease liabilities 89,022 — — — — 89,022 Other liabilities 51,190 — — — — 51,190 Contingencies and commitments Partners' capital (deficit): Partners' equity (829,678) 1 2,279 35,382 (37,662) (829,678) Accumulated other comprehensive income (2,313) — — — — (2,313) Total partners' capital (deficit) (831,991) 1 2,279 35,382 (37,662) (831,991) Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit) $ 1,682,098 $ 1 $ 2,279 $ 91,401 $ (107,642) $ 1,668,137 FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands) For the three months ended October 31, 2020 Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas (Parent and Finance Corp. Guarantor Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer) (Co-Issuer) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues: Propane and other gas liquids sales $ 281,049 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 281,049 Other 19,845 — — — — 19,845 Total revenues 300,894 — — — — 300,894 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales 137,627 — — — — 137,627 Cost of sales - other 3,667 — — — — 3,667 Operating expense - personnel, vehicle, plant and other 109,027 — — 737 (737) 109,027 Operating expense - equipment lease expense 6,830 — — — — 6,830 Depreciation and amortization expense 21,390 — — — — 21,390 General and administrative expense 13,074 2 — — — 13,076 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 708 — — — — 708 Loss on asset sales and disposals 813 — — — — 813 Operating income (loss) 7,758 (2) — (737) 737 7,756 Interest expense (45,901) — — (627) — (46,528) Other income (expense), net 129 — (21) 1,679 (1,679) 108 Earnings (loss) before income taxes (38,014) (2) (21) 315 (942) (38,664) Income tax expense 87 — — — — 87 Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries 292 — — — (292) — Net earnings (loss) (37,809) (2) (21) 315 (1,234) (38,751) Other comprehensive income 7,917 — — — — 7,917 Comprehensive income (loss) $ (29,892) $ (2) $ (21) $ 315 $ (1,234) $ (30,834) FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands) For the three months ended October 31, 2019 Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas (Parent and Finance Corp. Guarantor Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer) (Co-Issuer) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues: Propane and other gas liquids sales $ 273,385 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 273,385 Other 19,829 — — — — 19,829 Total revenues 293,214 — — — — 293,214 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales 134,028 — — — — 134,028 Cost of sales - other 3,681 — — — — 3,681 Operating expense - personnel, vehicle, plant and other 114,543 — — 885 (885) 114,543 Operating expense - equipment lease expense 8,388 — — — — 8,388 Depreciation and amortization expense 19,107 — — 112 — 19,219 General and administrative expense 9,695 1 — — — 9,696 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 795 — — — — 795 Loss on asset sales and disposals 2,235 — — — — 2,235 Operating income (loss) 742 (1) — (997) 885 629 Interest expense (35,691) — — (1,186) — (36,877) Other income (expense), net (132) — — 720 (720) (132) Earnings (loss) before income taxes (35,081) (1) — (1,463) 165 (36,380) Income tax expense 518 — — — — 518 Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiary (1,464) — — — 1,464 — Net earnings (loss) (37,063) (1) — (1,463) 1,629 (36,898) Other comprehensive loss (6,148) — — — — (6,148) Comprehensive income (loss) $ (43,211) $ (1) $ — $ (1,463) $ 1,629 $ (43,046) FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) For the three months ended October 31, 2020 Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas (Parent and Finance Corp. Guarantor Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer) (Co-Issuer) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ (9,925) $ (2) $ 3 $ (2,687) $ 1,121 $ (11,490) Cash flows from investing activities: Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired — — — — — — Capital expenditures (19,454) — — — — (19,454) Proceeds from sale of assets 1,407 — — — — 1,407 Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable — — — 153,131 (153,131) — Cash remitted to Ferrellgas, L.P. for accounts receivable — — — (152,010) 152,010 — Intercompany loan to affiliate (2,686) — — — 2,686 — Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (20,733) — — 1,121 1,565 (18,047) Cash flows from financing activities: Payments on long-term debt (696) — — — — (696) Net changes in advances with consolidated entities — 2 (3) 2,687 (2,686) — Cash payments for principal portion of finance lease liability (1,703) — — — — (1,703) Cash paid for financing costs and other (2,297) — — — — (2,297) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (4,696) 2 (3) 2,687 (2,686) (4,696) Net change in cash and cash equivalents (35,354) — — 1,121 — (34,233) Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year 332,244 1 — 1,510 — 333,755 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - end of year $ 296,890 $ 1 $ — $ 2,631 $ — $ 299,522 FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) For the three months ended October 31, 2019 Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas (Parent and Finance Corp. Guarantor Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer) (Co-Issuer) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 21,350 $ (1) $ 506 $ (3,708) $ (11,000) $ 7,147 Cash flows from investing activities: Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (6,400) — — — — (6,400) Capital expenditures (18,126) — — — — (18,126) Proceeds from sale of assets 835 — — — — 835 Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable — — — 161,600 (161,600) — Cash remitted to Ferrellgas, L.P. for accounts receivable — — — (172,600) 172,600 — Intercompany loan to affiliate (3,203) — — — 3,203 — Cash payment to construct assets in connection with future lease transactions (16,879) — — — — (16,879) Cash receipts in connection with leased vehicles 5,863 — — — — 5,863 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (37,910) — — (11,000) 14,203 (34,707) Cash flows from financing activities: Distributions (101) — — — — (101) Reductions in long-term debt (512) — — — — (512) Net additions to short-term borrowings 37,000 — — — — 37,000 Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings — — — 11,000 — 11,000 Net changes in advances with consolidated entries — 1 (506) 3,708 (3,203) — Cash payments for principal portion of finance lease liability (38) — — — — (38) Cash paid for financing costs and other (1,102) — — — — (1,102) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 35,247 1 (506) 14,708 (3,203) 46,247 Net change in cash and cash equivalents 18,687 — — — — 18,687 Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year 11,045 1 — — — 11,046 Cash and cash equivalents - end of year $ 29,732 $ 1 $ — $ — $ — $ 29,733

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	3 Months Ended
Subsequent Events	Oct. 31, 2020
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Events	N. Subsequent events Ferrellgas has evaluated events and transactions occurring after the balance sheet date through the date Ferrellgas’ condensed consolidated financial statements were issued and concluded that there were no events or transactions occurring during this period that require recognition or disclosure in its condensed consolidated financial statements, except as follows . Transaction Support Agreement On December 10, 2020, Ferrellgas Partners, Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp., the operating partnership and additional Ferrellgas entities (collectively, the “Company Parties”) entered into a Transaction Support Agreement (the “TSA”) with certain holders of, or investment advisors, sub-advisors, or managers of discretionary accounts that hold, claims (collectively, the “Consenting Noteholders”) arising under, derived from or based upon the indenture governing the Ferrellgas Partners Notes due June 15, 2020. As of December 10, 2020, the Consenting Noteholders hold or represent, in the aggregate, approximately 74% of the outstanding amount of the Ferrellgas Partners Notes due June 15, 2020. The TSA sets forth (i) a restructuring process to satisfy the obligations of Ferrellgas Partners and Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. under the Ferrellgas Partners Notes due June 15, 2020 (the “Ferrellgas Partners Transactions”), which will be effectuated through pre-packaged voluntary cases (the “Chapter 11 Cases”) under chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code filed by only Ferrellgas Partners and Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. and the confirmation of a pre-packaged plan of reorganization for Ferrellgas Partners and Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp., and (ii) a refinancing process of the operating partnership, including but not limited to, replacement of the operating partnership’s existing unsecured notes due 2021, 2022 and 2023 (the “operating partnership Transactions” and, together with the Ferrellgas Partners Transactions, the “Transactions”), which will be consummated on the effective date (the “Effective Date”) of Ferrellgas Partners’ plan of reorganization that implements the Ferrellgas Partners Transactions (the “Plan”) and will close simultaneously with the Ferrellgas Partners Transactions effectuated under the Plan. Generally, the TSA and the Transactions contemplate, among other things, the transactions and certain changes to the capital structure and governance of the Company Parties as described in more detail in the TSA. Pursuant to the TSA, and subject to the terms and conditions thereof, the parties thereto have agreed to support, act in good faith and take all steps reasonably necessary and desirable to implement and consummate the Transactions until the TSA is terminated. The Consenting Noteholders have agreed, among other things, (i) to forbear from taking actions with respect to any default or event of default by the Company Parties under the indenture governing the Ferrellgas Partners Notes which arises solely as a result of the failure to make payments of the principal due on the Ferrellgas Partners Notes, and (ii) to vote in favor of any matter requiring approval to the extent necessary to implement the Transactions and the Plan. The TSA contains certain milestones relating to the commencement of the solicitation of acceptances of the Plan (the “Solicitation”), the refinancing process and the Chapter 11 Cases, which include the dates by which Ferrellgas Partners is required to commence the Solicitation and, thereafter, commence the Chapter 11 Cases or obtain certain approval orders of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. In addition, the milestones include the obligation of Ferrellgas Partners and Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. to emerge from chapter 11 protection no later than April 4, 2021, unless that deadline is extended pursuant to the terms of the TSA. The TSA also provides that the TSA may be terminated by the Required Consenting Noteholders (as defined therein) with respect to the Consenting Noteholders or by any Company Party with respect to the Company Parties upon the occurrence of certain events set forth therein. In particular, the Company Parties may terminate the TSA in the event the governing body of any Company Party determines, after consulting with counsel, (i) that continuing to pursue any of the Transactions in the manner contemplated by the TSA would be inconsistent with the exercise of its contractual or fiduciary duties or applicable law or (ii) in the exercise of its contractual or fiduciary duties, to pursue an alternative transaction proposal. There is no assurance that the restructuring and refinancing processes described in the TSA will be consummated.
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Events	C. Subsequent events The Finance Corp. has evaluated events and transactions occurring after the balance sheet date through the date the Finance Corp.’s condensed consolidated financial statements were issued and concluded that there were no events or transactions occurring during this period that require recognition or disclosure in its condensed consolidated financial statements, except as follows. Transaction Support Agreement On December 10, 2020, the Partnership, Finance Corp., the operating partnership and additional Ferrellgas entities (collectively, the “Company Parties”) entered into a Transaction Support Agreement (the “TSA”) with certain holders of, or investment advisors, sub-advisors, or managers of discretionary accounts that hold, claims (collectively, the “Consenting Noteholders”) arising under, derived from or based upon the indenture governing the Ferrellgas Partners Notes due June 15, 2020. As of December 10, 2020, the Consenting Noteholders hold or represent, in the aggregate, approximately 74% of the outstanding amount of the Ferrellgas Partners Notes due June 15, 2020. The TSA sets forth (i) a restructuring process to satisfy the obligations of the Partnership and the Finance Corp. under the Ferrellgas Partners Notes due June 15, 2020 (the “Ferrellgas Partners Transactions”), which will be effectuated through pre-packaged voluntary cases (the “Chapter 11 Cases”) under chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code filed by only the Partnership and the Finance Corp. and the confirmation of a pre-packaged plan of reorganization for the Partnership and the Finance Corp., and (ii) a refinancing process of the operating partnership and Ferrellgas Finance Corp., including but not limited to, replacement of the operating partnership’s and Ferrellgas Finance Corp.’s existing unsecured notes due 2021, 2022 and 2023 (the “operating partnership Transactions” and, together with the Ferrellgas Partners Transactions, the “Transactions”), which will be consummated on the effective date (the “Effective Date”) of the Partnership’s and the Finance Corp.’s plan of reorganization that implements the Ferrellgas Partners Transactions (the “Plan”) and will close simultaneously with the Ferrellgas Partners Transactions effectuated under the Plan. Generally, the TSA and the Transactions contemplate, among other things, the transactions and certain changes to the capital structure and governance of the Company Parties as described in more detail in the TSA. Pursuant to the TSA, and subject to the terms and conditions thereof, the parties thereto have agreed to support, act in good faith and take all steps reasonably necessary and desirable to implement and consummate the Transactions until the TSA is terminated. The Consenting Noteholders have agreed, among other things, (i) to forbear from taking actions with respect to any default or event of default by the Company Parties under the indenture governing the Ferrellgas Partners Notes which arises solely as a result of the failure to make payments of the principal due on the Ferrellgas Partners Notes, and (ii) to vote in favor of any matter requiring approval to the extent necessary to implement the Transactions and the Plan. The TSA contains certain milestones relating to the commencement of the solicitation of acceptances of the Plan (the “Solicitation”), the refinancing process and the Chapter 11 Cases, which include the dates by which the Partnership and the Finance Corp. are required to commence the Solicitation and, thereafter, commence the Chapter 11 Cases or obtain certain approval orders of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. In addition, the milestones include the obligation of the Partnership and the Finance Corp. to emerge from chapter 11 protection no later than April 4, 2021, unless that deadline is extended pursuant to the terms of the TSA. The TSA also provides that the TSA may be terminated by the Required Consenting Noteholders (as defined therein) with respect to the Consenting Noteholders or by any Company Party with respect to the Company Parties upon the occurrence of certain events set forth therein. In particular, the Company Parties may terminate the TSA in the event the governing body of any Company Party determines, after consulting with counsel, (i) that continuing to pursue any of the Transactions in the manner contemplated by the TSA would be inconsistent with the exercise of its contractual or fiduciary duties or applicable law or (ii) in the exercise of its contractual or fiduciary duties, to pursue an alternative transaction proposal. There is no assurance that the restructuring and refinancing processes described in the TSA will be consummated.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Events	N. Subsequent events Ferrellgas, L.P. has evaluated events and transactions occurring after the balance sheet date through the date Ferrellgas, L.P.’s condensed consolidated financial statements were issued and concluded that there were no events or transactions occurring during this period that require recognition or disclosure in its condensed consolidated financial statements, except as follows . Transaction Support Agreement On December 10, 2020, Ferrellgas Partners, Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp., Ferrellgas, L.P. and additional Ferrellgas entities (collectively, the “Company Parties”) entered into a Transaction Support Agreement (the “TSA”) with certain holders of, or investment advisors, sub-advisors, or managers of discretionary accounts that hold, claims (collectively, the “Consenting Noteholders”) arising under, derived from or based upon the indenture governing the Ferrellgas Partners Notes due June 15, 2020. As of December 10, 2020, the Consenting Noteholders hold or represent, in the aggregate, approximately 74% of the outstanding amount of the Ferrellgas Partners Notes due June 15, 2020. The TSA sets forth (i) a restructuring process to satisfy the obligations of Ferrellgas Partners and Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. under the Ferrellgas Partners Notes due June 15, 2020 (the “Ferrellgas Partners Transactions”), which will be effectuated through pre-packaged voluntary cases (the “Chapter 11 Cases”) under chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code filed by only Ferrellgas Partners and Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. and the confirmation of a pre-packaged plan of reorganization for Ferrellgas Partners and Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp., and (ii) a refinancing process of Ferrellgas, L.P., including but not limited to, replacement of Ferrellgas, L.P.’s existing unsecured notes due 2021, 2022 and 2023 (the “operating partnership Transactions” and, together with the Ferrellgas Partners Transactions, the “Transactions”), which will be consummated on the effective date (the “Effective Date”) of Ferrellgas Partners’ plan of reorganization that implements the Ferrellgas Partners Transactions (the “Plan”) and will close simultaneously with the Ferrellgas Partners Transactions effectuated under the Plan. Generally, the TSA and the Transactions contemplate, among other things, the transactions and certain changes to the capital structure and governance of the Company Parties as described in more detail in the TSA. Pursuant to the TSA, and subject to the terms and conditions thereof, the parties thereto have agreed to support, act in good faith and take all steps reasonably necessary and desirable to implement and consummate the Transactions until the TSA is terminated. The Consenting Noteholders have agreed, among other things, (i) to forbear from taking actions with respect to any default or event of default by the Company Parties under the indenture governing the Ferrellgas Partners Notes which arises solely as a result of the failure to make payments of the principal due on the Ferrellgas Partners Notes, and (ii) to vote in favor of any matter requiring approval to the extent necessary to implement the Transactions and the Plan. The TSA contains certain milestones relating to the commencement of the solicitation of acceptances of the Plan (the “Solicitation”), the refinancing process and the Chapter 11 Cases, which include the dates by which Ferrellgas Partners is required to commence the Solicitation and, thereafter, commence the Chapter 11 Cases or obtain certain approval orders of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. In addition, the milestones include the obligation of Ferrellgas Partners and Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. to emerge from chapter 11 protection no later than April 4, 2021, unless that deadline is extended pursuant to the terms of the TSA. The TSA also provides that the TSA may be terminated by the Required Consenting Noteholders (as defined therein) with respect to the Consenting Noteholders or by any Company Party with respect to the Company Parties upon the occurrence of certain events set forth therein. In particular, the Company Parties may terminate the TSA in the event the governing body of any Company Party determines, after consulting with counsel, (i) that continuing to pursue any of the Transactions in the manner contemplated by the TSA would be inconsistent with the exercise of its contractual or fiduciary duties or applicable law or (ii) in the exercise of its contractual or fiduciary duties, to pursue an alternative transaction proposal. There is no assurance that the restructuring and refinancing processes described in the TSA will be consummated .
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Events	C. Subsequent events The Partnership has evaluated events and transactions occurring after the balance sheet date through the date the Partnership’s condensed consolidated financial statements were issued and concluded that there were no events or transactions occurring during this period that require recognition or disclosure in its condensed consolidated financial statements, except as follows. Transaction Support Agreement On December 10, 2020, Ferrellgas Partners, Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp., the Partnership, Finance Corp. and additional Ferrellgas entities (collectively, the “Company Parties”) entered into a Transaction Support Agreement (the “TSA”) with certain holders of, or investment advisors, sub-advisors, or managers of discretionary accounts that hold, claims (collectively, the “Consenting Noteholders”) arising under, derived from or based upon the indenture governing the Ferrellgas Partners Notes due June 15, 2020. As of December 10, 2020, the Consenting Noteholders hold or represent, in the aggregate, approximately 74% of the outstanding amount of the Ferrellgas Partners Notes due June 15, 2020. The TSA sets forth (i) a restructuring process to satisfy the obligations of Ferrellgas Partners and Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. under the Ferrellgas Partners Notes due June 15, 2020 (the “Ferrellgas Partners Transactions”), which will be effectuated through pre-packaged voluntary cases (the “Chapter 11 Cases”) under chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code filed by only Ferrellgas Partners and Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. and the confirmation of a pre-packaged plan of reorganization for Ferrellgas Partners and Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp., and (ii) a refinancing process of the Partnership and the Finance Corp., including but not limited to, replacement of the Partnership’s and the Finance Corp.’s existing unsecured notes due 2021, 2022 and 2023 (the “operating partnership Transactions” and, together with the Ferrellgas Partners Transactions, the “Transactions”), which will be consummated on the effective date (the “Effective Date”) of Ferrellgas Partners’ plan of reorganization that implements the Ferrellgas Partners Transactions (the “Plan”) and will close simultaneously with the Ferrellgas Partners Transactions effectuated under the Plan. Generally, the TSA and the Transactions contemplate, among other things, the transactions and certain changes to the capital structure and governance of the Company Parties as described in more detail in the TSA. Pursuant to the TSA, and subject to the terms and conditions thereof, the parties thereto have agreed to support, act in good faith and take all steps reasonably necessary and desirable to implement and consummate the Transactions until the TSA is terminated. The Consenting Noteholders have agreed, among other things, (i) to forbear from taking actions with respect to any default or event of default by the Company Parties under the indenture governing the Ferrellgas Partners Notes which arises solely as a result of the failure to make payments of the principal due on the Ferrellgas Partners Notes, and (ii) to vote in favor of any matter requiring approval to the extent necessary to implement the Transactions and the Plan. The TSA contains certain milestones relating to the commencement of the solicitation of acceptances of the Plan (the “Solicitation”), the refinancing process and the Chapter 11 Cases, which include the dates by which Ferrellgas Partners is required to commence the Solicitation and, thereafter, commence the Chapter 11 Cases or obtain certain approval orders of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. In addition, the milestones include the obligation of Ferrellgas Partners and Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. to emerge from chapter 11 protection no later than April 4, 2021, unless that deadline is extended pursuant to the terms of the TSA. The TSA also provides that the TSA may be terminated by the Required Consenting Noteholders (as defined therein) with respect to the Consenting Noteholders or by any Company Party with respect to the Company Parties upon the occurrence of certain events set forth therein. In particular, the Company Parties may terminate the TSA in the event the governing body of any Company Party determines, after consulting with counsel, (i) that continuing to pursue any of the Transactions in the manner contemplated by the TSA would be inconsistent with the exercise of its contractual or fiduciary duties or applicable law or (ii) in the exercise of its contractual or fiduciary duties, to pursue an alternative transaction proposal. There is no assurance that the restructuring and refinancing processes described in the TSA will be consummated.

Summary Of Significant Accoun_2

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	3 Months Ended
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	Oct. 31, 2020
Significant Accounting Policies
Accounting estimates	Accounting estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Significant estimates impacting the condensed consolidated financial statements include accruals that have been established for contingent liabilities, pending claims and legal actions arising in the normal course of business, useful lives of property, plant and equipment, residual values of tanks, capitalization of customer tank installation costs, amortization methods of intangible assets, valuation methods used to value sales returns and allowances, allowance for expected credit losses, fair value of reporting units, recoverability of long-lived assets, assumptions used to value business combinations, determination of incremental borrowing rate used to measure right-of-use asset and lease liability, fair values of derivative contracts and stock-based compensation calculations. Update to accounting estimates: On August 1, 2020 Ferrellgas adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326) . As a result, we updated our significant accounting policies for the measurement of expected credit losses below. Allowance for expected credit losses Ferrellgas closely monitors accounts receivable balances and estimates the allowance for expected credit losses. The estimate is primarily based on historical collection experience and other factors, including those related to current market conditions and events. The expected credit losses associated with accounts receivable have not historically been material and the adoption impact on Ferrellgas’ allowance for expected credit losses was immaterial as of October 31, 2020.
New accounting standards	(2) New accounting standards: FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2016‑13 In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016‑13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326), which requires financial assets measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Entities will apply the standard’s provisions as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is adopted. Ferrellgas adopted the amended guidance effective August 1, 2020. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies
Accounting estimates	Accounting estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Significant estimates impacting the condensed consolidated financial statements include accruals that have been established for contingent liabilities, pending claims and legal actions arising in the normal course of business, useful lives of property, plant and equipment, residual values of tanks, capitalization of customer tank installation costs, amortization methods of intangible assets, valuation methods used to value sales returns and allowances, allowance for expected credit losses, fair value of reporting units, recoverability of long-lived assets, assumptions used to value business combinations, determination of incremental borrowing rate used to measure right-of-use asset and lease liability, fair values of derivative contracts and stock-based compensation calculations. Update to accounting estimates: On August 1, 2020 Ferrellgas, L.P. adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326) . As a result, we updated our significant accounting policies for the measurement of expected credit losses below. Allowance for expected credit losses Ferrellgas, L.P. closely monitors accounts receivable balances and estimates the allowance for expected credit losses. The estimate is primarily based on historical collection experience and other factors, including those related to current market conditions and events. The expected credit losses associated with accounts receivable have not historically been material and the adoption impact on Ferrellgas, L.P.’s allowance for expected credit losses was immaterial as of October 31, 2020.
New accounting standards	New accounting standards: FASB Accounting Standard Update No. 2016‑13 In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016‑13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326), which requires financial assets measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Entities will apply the standard’s provisions as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is adopted. Ferrellgas, L.P. adopted the amended guidance effective August 1, 2020. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Leases (Tables)	Oct. 31, 2020
Schedule of Lease Assets and Liabilities	Leases Classification October 31, 2020 July 31, 2020 Assets Operating lease assets Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 100,349 $ 107,349 Financing lease assets Other assets, net 39,753 41,426 Total leased assets $ 140,102 $ 148,775 Liabilities Current Operating Current operating lease liabilities $ 28,280 $ 29,345 Financing Other current liabilities 7,186 6,955 Noncurrent Operating Operating lease liabilities 83,337 89,022 Financing Other liabilities 32,033 33,473 Total leased liabilities $ 150,836 $ 158,795
Schedule of Lease Costs	For the three months ended October 31, Leases expense Classification 2020 2019 Operating lease expense Operating expense - personnel, vehicle, plant and other $ 1,783 $ 1,741 Operating expense - equipment lease expense 6,442 7,607 Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales 526 389 General and administrative expense 282 266 Total operating lease expense 9,033 10,003 Short-term expense Operating expense - personnel, vehicle, plant and other 2,033 1,954 General and administrative expense 242 110 Total short-term expense 2,275 2,064 Variable lease expense Operating expense - personnel, vehicle, plant and other 746 675 Operating expense - equipment lease expense 388 733 Total variable lease expense 1,134 1,408 Finance lease expense: Amortization of leased assets Depreciation and amortization expense 2,165 40 Interest on lease liabilities Interest expense 945 42 Total finance lease expense 3,110 82 Total lease expense (a) $ 15,552 $ 13,557 (a) As of October 31, 2020 and 2019 Ferrellgas has also recognized $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively, of expense related to the accretion of lease exit costs associated with a crude oil storage agreement that is no longer being utilized, primarily due to various Midstream dispositions, and for which Ferrellgas does not anticipate any future economic benefit.
Schedule of Minimum Annual Payments Under Existing Operating Leases	Maturities of lease liabilities Operating leases Finance leases Total $ 25,539 $ 7,751 $ 33,290 27,163 9,709 36,872 35,832 7,742 43,574 18,150 7,173 25,323 12,889 7,183 20,072 Thereafter 21,532 10,655 32,187 Total lease payments $ 141,105 $ 50,213 $ 191,318 Less: Imputed interest 29,488 10,994 40,482 Present value of lease liabilities $ 111,617 $ 39,219 $ 150,836
Schedule of Minimum Annual Payments Under Existing Finance Leases	Maturities of lease liabilities Operating leases Finance leases Total $ 25,539 $ 7,751 $ 33,290 27,163 9,709 36,872 35,832 7,742 43,574 18,150 7,173 25,323 12,889 7,183 20,072 Thereafter 21,532 10,655 32,187 Total lease payments $ 141,105 $ 50,213 $ 191,318 Less: Imputed interest 29,488 10,994 40,482 Present value of lease liabilities $ 111,617 $ 39,219 $ 150,836
Schedule of Operating and Finance Lease Assumptions	As of October 31, 2020 Lease type Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) Weighted-average discount rate Operating leases Finance leases
Schedule of Cash Flow Information	For the three months ended October 31, 2020 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities for operating leases: Operating cash flows $ 8,395 $ 11,049 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities for financing leases: Operating cash flows $ 877 $ 42 Financing cash flows $ 1,703 $ 38
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Schedule of Lease Assets and Liabilities	Leases Classification October 31, 2020 July 31, 2020 Assets Operating lease assets Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 100,349 $ 107,349 Financing lease assets Other assets, net 39,753 41,426 Total leased assets $ 140,102 $ 148,775 Liabilities Current Operating Current operating lease liabilities $ 28,280 $ 29,345 Financing Other current liabilities 7,186 6,955 Noncurrent Operating Operating lease liabilities 83,337 89,022 Financing Other liabilities 32,033 33,473 Total leased liabilities $ 150,836 $ 158,795
Schedule of Lease Costs	For the three months ended October 31, Leases expense Classification 2020 2019 Operating lease expense Operating expense - personnel, vehicle, plant and other $ 1,783 $ 1,741 Operating expense - equipment lease expense 6,442 7,607 Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales 526 389 General and administrative expense 282 266 Total operating lease expense 9,033 10,003 Short-term expense Operating expense - personnel, vehicle, plant and other 2,033 1,954 General and administrative expense 242 110 Total short-term expense 2,275 2,064 Variable lease expense Operating expense - personnel, vehicle, plant and other 746 675 Operating expense - equipment lease expense 388 733 Total variable lease expense 1,134 1,408 Finance lease expense: Amortization of leased assets Depreciation and amortization expense 2,165 40 Interest on lease liabilities Interest expense 945 42 Total finance lease expense 3,110 82 Total lease expense (a) $ 15,552 $ 13,557 (a) As of October 31, 2020 and 2019 Ferrellgas, L.P. has also recognized $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively, of expense related to the accretion of lease exit costs associated with a crude oil storage agreement that is no longer being utilized, primarily due to various Midstream dispositions, and for which Ferrellgas does not anticipate any future economic benefit.
Schedule of Minimum Annual Payments Under Existing Operating Leases	Maturities of lease liabilities Operating leases Finance leases Total $ 25,539 $ 7,751 $ 33,290 27,163 9,709 36,872 35,832 7,742 43,574 18,150 7,173 25,323 12,889 7,183 20,072 Thereafter 21,532 10,655 32,187 Total lease payments $ 141,105 $ 50,213 $ 191,318 Less: Imputed interest 29,488 10,994 40,482 Present value of lease liabilities $ 111,617 $ 39,219 $ 150,836
Schedule of Minimum Annual Payments Under Existing Finance Leases	Maturities of lease liabilities Operating leases Finance leases Total $ 25,539 $ 7,751 $ 33,290 27,163 9,709 36,872 35,832 7,742 43,574 18,150 7,173 25,323 12,889 7,183 20,072 Thereafter 21,532 10,655 32,187 Total lease payments $ 141,105 $ 50,213 $ 191,318 Less: Imputed interest 29,488 10,994 40,482 Present value of lease liabilities $ 111,617 $ 39,219 $ 150,836
Schedule of Operating and Finance Lease Assumptions	As of October 31, 2020 Lease type Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) Weighted-average discount rate Operating leases Finance leases
Schedule of Cash Flow Information	For the three months ended October 31, 2020 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities for operating leases: Operating cash flows $ 8,395 $ 11,049 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities for financing leases: Operating cash flows $ 877 $ 42 Financing cash flows $ 1,703 $ 38

Supplemental Financial Statem_2

Supplemental Financial Statement Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Supplemental Financial Statement Information (Tables)	Oct. 31, 2020
Supplemental Financial Statement Information [Line Items]
Schedule Of Inventories	October 31, 2020 July 31, 2020 Propane gas and related products $ 65,513 $ 58,733 Appliances, parts and supplies, and other 13,467 13,931 Inventories $ 78,980 $ 72,664
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	October 31, 2020 July 31, 2020 Broker margin deposit assets $ 9,381 $ 14,398 Other 30,707 21,546 Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 40,088 $ 35,944
Other Current Liabilities	October 31, 2020 July 31, 2020 Accrued interest $ 68,668 $ 53,841 Customer deposits and advances 40,898 32,257 Accrued payroll 13,431 18,375 Accrued insurance 10,994 14,796 Price risk management liabilities 1,506 5,029 Other 51,441 43,168 Other current liabilities $ 186,938 $ 167,466
Shipping And Handling Expenses	For the three months ended October 31, 2020 2019 Operating expense - personnel, vehicle, plant and other $ 47,531 $ 48,015 Depreciation and amortization expense 4,523 1,840 Operating expense - equipment lease expense 5,883 7,642 $ 57,937 $ 57,497
Cash and Cash Equivalents	October 31, 2020 July 31, 2020 Cash and cash equivalents $ 202,618 $ 238,002 Restricted cash (1) 96,909 95,759 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 299,527 $ 333,761 (1) As of October 31, 2020, the $96.9 million of restricted cash includes $79.4 million of pledged cash collateral for letters of credit outstanding, an $11.5 million cash deposit made with the administrative agent under the terminated Senior Secured Credit Facility, which may be used by the administrative agent to pay contingent obligations arising under the Financing Agreement that governed the Senior Secured Credit Facility, and $6.0 million of additional pledged collateral. As of July 31, 2020, the $95.8 million of restricted cash includes $78.2 million of pledged cash collateral for letters of credit outstanding, an $11.5 million cash deposit made with the administrative agent under the terminated Senior Secured Credit Facility, which may be used by the administrative agent to pay contingent obligations arising under the Financing Agreement that governed the Senior Secured Credit Facility, and $6.1 million of additional pledged collateral. For additional discussion see Note I – Debt.
Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures	For the three months ended October 31, 2020 2019 Cash paid for: Interest $ 36,997 $ 8,284 Income taxes $ 35 $ — Non-cash investing and financing activities: Liabilities incurred in connection with acquisitions $ — $ 520 Change in accruals for property, plant and equipment additions $ (65) $ (43) Lease liabilities arising from operating right-of-use assets $ 366 $ 11,563 Lease liabilities arising from finance right-of-use assets $ 554 $ 5,614
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Supplemental Financial Statement Information [Line Items]
Schedule Of Inventories	October 31, 2020 July 31, 2020 Propane gas and related products $ 65,513 $ 58,733 Appliances, parts and supplies, and other 13,467 13,931 Inventories $ 78,980 $ 72,664
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	October 31, 2020 July 31, 2020 Broker margin deposit assets $ 9,381 $ 14,398 Other 30,663 21,499 Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 40,044 $ 35,897
Other Current Liabilities	October 31, 2020 July 31, 2020 Accrued interest $ 41,640 $ 34,511 Customer deposits and advances 40,898 32,257 Accrued payroll 13,431 18,375 Accrued insurance 10,994 14,796 Price risk management liabilities 1,506 5,029 Other 51,441 43,168 Other current liabilities $ 159,910 $ 148,136
Shipping And Handling Expenses	For the three months ended October 31, 2020 2019 Operating expense - personnel, vehicle, plant and other $ 47,531 $ 48,015 Depreciation and amortization expense 4,523 1,840 Operating expense - equipment lease expense 5,883 7,642 $ 57,937 $ 57,497
Cash and Cash Equivalents	October 31, 2020 July 31, 2020 Cash and cash equivalents $ 202,613 $ 237,996 Restricted cash (1) 96,909 95,759 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 299,522 $ 333,755 (1) As of October 31, 2020, the $96.9 million of restricted cash includes $79.4 million of pledged cash collateral for letters of credit outstanding, an $11.5 million cash deposit made with the administrative agent under the terminated Senior Secured Credit Facility, which may be used by the administrative agent to pay contingent obligations arising under the Financing Agreement that governed the Senior Secured Credit Facility, and $6.0 million of additional pledged collateral. As of July 31, 2020, the $95.8 million of restricted cash includes $78.2 million of pledged cash collateral for letters of credit outstanding, an $11.5 million cash deposit made with the administrative agent under the terminated Senior Secured Credit Facility, which may be used by the administrative agent to pay contingent obligations arising under the Financing Agreement that governed the Senior Secured Credit Facility, and $6.1 million of additional pledged collateral. For additional discussion see Note I – Debt.
Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures	For the three months ended October 31, 2020 2019 Cash paid for: Interest $ 36,997 $ 8,284 Income taxes $ 35 $ — Non-cash investing and financing activities: Liabilities incurred in connection with acquisitions $ — $ 520 Change in accruals for property, plant and equipment additions $ (65) $ (43) Lease liabilities arising from operating right-of-use assets $ 366 $ 11,563 Lease liabilities arising from finance right-of-use assets $ 554 $ 5,614

Accounts And Notes Receivable_2

Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net And Accounts Receivable Securitization (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2020
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts And Notes Receivable	October 31, 2020 July 31, 2020 Accounts receivable pledged as collateral $ 120,261 $ 103,703 Accounts receivable not pledged as collateral (including other reserves) 823 (825) Note receivable 15,148 12,648 Other 37 36 Less: Allowance for expected credit losses (16,781) (14,124) Accounts and notes receivable, net $ 119,488 $ 101,438
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts And Notes Receivable	October 31, 2020 July 31, 2020 Accounts receivable pledged as collateral $ 120,261 $ 103,703 Accounts receivable not pledged as collateral (including other reserves) 823 (825) Note receivable 15,148 12,648 Other 37 36 Less: Allowance for expected credit losses (16,781) (14,124) Accounts and notes receivable, net $ 119,488 $ 101,438

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Debt (Tables)	Oct. 31, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Schedule of Debt Components	October 31, 2020 July 31, 2020 Unsecured senior notes Fixed rate, 6.50%, due 2021 (1) $ 500,000 $ 500,000 Fixed rate, 6.75%, due 2023 (2) 500,000 500,000 Fixed rate, 6.75%, due 2022, net of unamortized premium of $770 and $937 at October 31, 2020 and July 31, 2020, respectively (3) 475,770 475,937 Fixed rate, 8.625%, due 2020 (4) 357,000 357,000 Secured senior notes Fixed rate, 10.00%, due 2025, net of unamortized premium of $3,424 at October 31, 2020 and $3,573 at July 31, 2020, respectively (5) 703,424 703,573 Notes payable 9.7% and 9.4% weighted average interest rate at October 31, 2020 and July 31, 2020, respectively, due 2020 to 2029, net of unamortized discount of $449 and $537 at October 31, 2020 and July 31, 2020, respectively 3,956 4,564 Total debt, excluding unamortized debt issuance and other costs 2,540,150 2,541,074 Unamortized debt issuance and other costs (33,949) (35,583) Less: current portion of long-term debt 859,095 859,095 Long-term debt $ 1,647,106 $ 1,646,396 (1) During November 2010, the operating partnership issued $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.50% senior notes due 2021. These notes are general unsecured senior obligations of the operating partnership and are (i) effectively junior to all existing and future senior secured indebtedness of the operating partnership, to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt, and (ii) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and obligations of the operating partnership’s subsidiaries. The senior notes bear interest from the date of issuance, payable semi-annually in arrears on May 1 and November 1 of each year. The outstanding principal amount is due on May 1, 2021. (2) During June 2015, the operating partnership issued $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.75% senior notes due 2023. These notes are general unsecured senior obligations of the operating partnership and are (i) effectively junior to all existing and future senior secured indebtedness of the operating partnership, to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt, and (ii) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and obligations of any subsidiary of the operating partnership that is not a guarantor of these notes. The senior notes bear interest from the date of issuance, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year. The outstanding principal amount is due June 15, 2023. The operating partnership would incur prepayment penalties if it were to repay the notes prior to June 15, 2021. (3) During fiscal 2014, the operating partnership issued $475.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.75% senior notes due 2022, $325.0 million of which was issued at par and $150.0 million of which was issued at 104% of par. These notes are general unsecured senior obligations of the operating partnership and are (i) effectively junior to all existing and future senior secured indebtedness of the operating partnership, to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt, and (ii) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and obligations of the operating partnership’s subsidiaries. The senior notes bear interest from the date of issuance, payable semi-annually in arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year. The outstanding principal amount is due January 15, 2022. (4) During January 2017, Ferrellgas Partners issued $175.0 million aggregate principal amount of additional 8.625% unsecured senior notes due 2020, issued at 96% of par. Ferrellgas Partners contributed the net proceeds from the offering of approximately $166.1 million to the operating partnership, which used such amounts to repay borrowings under its previous senior secured credit facility. During April 2010, Ferrellgas Partners issued $280.0 million of these notes. During March 2011, Ferrellgas Partners redeemed $98.0 million of these notes. These notes are general unsecured senior obligations of Ferrellgas Partners and are (i) effectively junior to all existing and future senior secured indebtedness of Ferrellgas Partners, to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt, and (ii) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and obligations of the operating partnership and its subsidiaries. The unsecured senior notes bear interest from the date of issuance, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year. The outstanding principal amount was due on June 15, 2020, but has not been repaid. (5) During April 2020, the operating partnership issued $700.0 million aggregate principal amount of 10.00% senior secured first lien notes due 2025, $575.0 million of which was issued at par and $125.0 million of which was issued at 103% of par. These notes are senior secured obligations of the operating partnership and the guarantors of such notes, including Ferrellgas Partners, the general partners of the operating partnership and certain subsidiaries of the operating partnership, and are (i) effectively senior to all existing senior unsecured indebtedness of the operating partnership and the guarantors, to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt, and (ii) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and obligations of Ferrellgas Receivables, LLC, a special purpose subsidiary that does not guarantee the notes. The senior notes bear interest from the date of issuance, payable semiannually in arrears on April 15 and October 15 of each year. The operating partnership would incur prepayment penalties if it were to repay the notes prior to April 15, 2024. The outstanding principal amount is due on April 15, 2025.
Scheduled Annual Principal Payments On Long-term Debt	Scheduled Payment due by fiscal year principal payments 2021 (a) $ 858,425 2022 476,435 2023 500,999 2024 329 2025 700,199 Thereafter 19 Total $ 2,536,406 (a) Includes the Ferrellgas Partners Notes, which matured on June 15, 2020, but have not yet been repaid.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Schedule of Debt Components	October 31, 2020 July 31, 2020 Unsecured senior notes Fixed rate, 6.50%, due 2021 (1) $ 500,000 $ 500,000 Fixed rate, 6.75%, due 2023 (2) 500,000 500,000 Fixed rate, 6.75%, due 2022, net of unamortized premium of $770 and $937 at October 31, 2020 and July 31, 2020, respectively (3) 475,770 475,937 Secured senior notes Fixed rate, 10.00%, due 2025, net of unamortized premium of $3,424 and $3,573 at October 31, 2020 and July 31, 2020, respectively (4) 703,424 703,573 Notes payable 9.7% and 9.4% weighted average interest rate at October 31, 2020 and July 31, 2020, respectively, due 2020 to 2029, net of unamortized discount of $449 and $537 at October 31, 2020 and July 31, 2020, respectively 3,956 4,564 Total debt, excluding unamortized debt issuance and other costs 2,183,150 2,184,074 Unamortized debt issuance and other costs (33,949) (35,583) Less: current portion of long-term debt 502,095 502,095 Long-term debt $ 1,647,106 $ 1,646,396 (1) During November 2010, Ferrellgas, L.P. issued $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.50% senior notes due 2021.These notes are general unsecured senior obligations of Ferrellgas, L.P. and are (i) effectively junior to all existing and future senior secured indebtedness of Ferrellgas, L.P., to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt, and (ii) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and obligations of the Ferrellgas, L.P.’s subsidiaries. The senior notes bear interest from the date of issuance, payable semi-annually in arrears on May 1 and November 1 of each year. The outstanding principal amount is due on May 1, 2021. (2) During June 2015, Ferrellgas, L.P. issued $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.75% senior notes due 2023. These notes are general unsecured senior obligations of Ferrellgas, L.P. and certain subsidiaries and are (i) effectively junior to all existing and future senior secured indebtedness of Ferrellgas, L.P. and such subsidiaries, to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt, and (ii) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and obligations of any subsidiary of Ferrellgas, L.P. that is not a guarantor of these notes. The senior notes bear interest from the date of issuance, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year. The outstanding principal amount is due on June 15, 2023. Ferrellgas, L.P. would incur prepayment penalties if it were to repay the notes prior to June 15, 2021. (3) During fiscal 2014 , Ferrellgas, L.P. issued $475.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.75% senior notes due 2022, $325.0 million of which was issued at par and $150.0 million of which was issued at 104% of par. These notes are general unsecured senior obligations of Ferrellgas, L.P. and are (i) effectively junior to all existing and future senior secured indebtedness of Ferrellgas, L.P., to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt, and (ii) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and obligations of Ferrellgas, L.P.’s subsidiaries. The senior notes bear interest from the date of issuance, payable semi-annually in arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year. The outstanding principal amount is due on January 15, 2022. (4) During April 2020, Ferrellgas, L.P. issued $700.0 million aggregate principal amount of 10.00% senior secured first lien notes due 2025, $575.0 million of which was issued at par and $125.0 million of which was issued at 103% of par. These notes are senior secured obligations of Ferrellgas, L.P. and the guarantors of such notes, including Ferrellgas Partners, the general partners of Ferrellgas, L.P. and certain subsidiaries, and are (i) effectively senior to all existing senior unsecured indebtedness of Ferrellgas, L.P. and the guarantors, to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt, and (ii) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and obligations of Ferrellgas Receivables, LLC, a special purpose subsidiary that does not guarantee the notes. The senior notes bear interest from the date of issuance, payable semiannually in arrears on April 15 and October 15 of each year. The operating partnership would incur prepayment penalties if it were to repay the notes prior to April 15, 2024. The outstanding principal amount is due on April 15, 2025.
Scheduled Annual Principal Payments On Long-term Debt	Payment due by fiscal year Scheduled 2021 $ 501,425 2022 476,435 2023 500,999 2024 329 2025 700,199 Thereafter 19 Total $ 2,179,406

Partners' deficit (Tables)

Partners' deficit (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Partners' deficit (Tables)	Oct. 31, 2020
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Limited Partner Units	October 31, 2020 July 31, 2020 Public common unitholders (1) 69,612,939 69,612,939 Ferrell Companies (2) 22,529,361 22,529,361 FCI Trading Corp. (3) 195,686 195,686 Ferrell Propane, Inc. (4) 51,204 51,204 James E. Ferrell (5) 4,763,475 4,763,475 (1) These common units are traded on the OTC Pink Market under the symbol “FGPR”. (2) Ferrell Companies is the owner of the general partner and an approximate 23% direct owner of Ferrellgas Partners’ common units and thus a related party. Ferrell Companies also beneficially owns 195,686 and 51,204 common units of Ferrellgas Partners held by FCI Trading Corp. ("FCI Trading") and Ferrell Propane, Inc. ("Ferrell Propane"), respectively, bringing Ferrell Companies’ total beneficial ownership to 23.4%. (3) FCI Trading is an affiliate of the general partner and thus a related party. (4) Ferrell Propane is controlled by the general partner and thus a related party. (5) James E. Ferrell is the Interim Chief Executive Officer and President of our general partner; and is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of our general partner and a related party. JEF Capital Management owns 4,758,859 of these common units and is owned by the James E. Ferrell Revocable Trust Two and other family trusts, all of which James E. Ferrell and/or his family members are the trustees and beneficiaries. James E. Ferrell holds all voting common stock of JEF Capital Management. The remaining 4,616 common units are held by Ferrell Resources Holdings, Inc., which is wholly-owned by the James E. Ferrell Revocable Trust One, for which James E. Ferrell is the trustee and sole beneficiary.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Ferrellgas Recognized Cash Distributions	For the three months ended October 31, 2020 2019 Ferrellgas Partners $ — $ 100 General partner — 1

Revenue from contracts with c_2

Revenue from contracts with customers (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Revenue from contracts with customers (Tables)	Oct. 31, 2020
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]	For the three months ended October 31, 2020 2019 Retail - Sales to End Users $ 174,645 $ 180,417 Wholesale - Sales to Resellers 102,612 82,704 Other Gas Sales 3,792 10,264 Other 19,845 19,829 Propane and related equipment revenues $ 300,894 $ 293,214
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Table Text Block]	October 31, 2020 July 31, 2020 Accounts receivable $ 132,570 $ 108,483 Contract assets $ 3,699 $ 7,079 Contract liabilities Deferred revenue (1) $ 52,220 $ 42,911 (1) Of the beginning balance of deferred revenue, $11.4 million was recognized as revenue during the three months ended October 31, 2020.
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]	For the three months ended October 31, 2020 2019 Retail - Sales to End Users $ 174,645 $ 180,417 Wholesale - Sales to Resellers 102,612 82,704 Other Gas Sales 3,792 10,264 Other 19,845 19,829 Propane and related equipment revenues $ 300,894 $ 293,214
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Table Text Block]	October 31, 2020 July 31, 2020 Accounts receivable $ 132,570 $ 108,483 Contract assets $ 3,699 $ 7,079 Contract liabilities Deferred revenue (1) $ 52,220 $ 42,911 (1) Of the beginning balance of deferred revenue, $11.4 million was recognized as revenue during the three months ended October 31, 2020.

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Fair Value Measurement (Tables)	Oct. 31, 2020
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets and Liabilities Fair Value Hierarchy	Asset (Liability) Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Significant Other Assets and Liabilities Observable Inputs Unobservable Inputs (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Total October 31, 2020: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ 7,161 $ — $ 7,161 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ (1,557) $ — $ (1,557) July 31, 2020: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ 3,112 $ — $ 3,112 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ (5,425) $ — $ (5,425)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets and Liabilities Fair Value Hierarchy	Asset (Liability) Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Significant Other Assets and Liabilities Observable Inputs Unobservable Inputs (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Total October 31, 2020: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ 7,161 $ — $ 7,161 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ (1,557) $ — $ (1,557) July 31, 2020: Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ 3,112 $ — $ 3,112 Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Commodity derivatives $ — $ (5,425) $ — $ (5,425)

Derivative Instruments and He_2

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)	Oct. 31, 2020
Fair Value of Financial Derivatives Balance Sheet Locations	Final October 31, 2020 Maturity Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Derivative Instrument Date Location Fair value Location Fair value Derivatives designated as hedging instruments December 2021 Commodity derivatives-propane Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 6,656 Other current liabilities $ 1,506 Commodity derivatives-propane Other assets, net 505 Other liabilities 51 Total $ 7,161 Total $ 1,557 Final July 31, 2020 Maturity Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Derivative Instrument Date Location Fair value Location Fair value Derivatives designated as hedging instruments December 2021 Commodity derivatives-propane Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 2,846 Other current liabilities $ 5,029 Commodity derivatives-propane Other assets, net 266 Other liabilities 396 Total $ 3,112 Total $ 5,425
Offsetting Assets And Liabilities [Table Text Block]	October 31, 2020 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expense and other current assets $ 9,381 Other current liabilities $ 5,768 Other assets, net 544 Other liabilities 483 $ 9,925 $ 6,251 July 31, 2020 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expense and other current assets $ 14,398 Other current liabilities $ 510 Other assets, net 1,433 Other liabilities — $ 15,831 $ 510
Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Effect on Comprehensive Income	For the three months ended October 31, 2020 Amount of Gain (Loss) Amount of Gain Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from (Loss) Recognized in Reclassified from AOCI into Income Derivative Instrument AOCI AOCI into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ 5,767 Cost of product sold- propane and other gas liquids sales $ (2,150) $ — $ 5,767 $ (2,150) $ — For the three months ended October 31, 2019 Amount of Gain (Loss) Amount of Gain (Loss) Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Recognized in Reclassified from AOCI into Income Derivative Instrument AOCI AOCI into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ (13,627) Cost of product sold- propane and other gas liquids sales $ (7,479) $ — $ (13,627) $ (7,479) $ —
Changes in Derivatives Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	For the three months ended October 31, Gains and losses on derivatives included in AOCI 2020 2019 Beginning balance $ (2,313) $ (14,756) Change in value of risk management commodity derivatives 5,767 (13,627) Reclassification of losses on commodity hedges to cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales, net 2,150 7,479 Ending balance $ 5,604 $ (20,904)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Fair Value of Financial Derivatives Balance Sheet Locations	Final October 31, 2020 Maturity Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Derivative Instrument Date Location Fair value Location Fair value Derivatives designated as hedging instruments December 2021 Commodity derivatives-propane Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 6,656 Other current liabilities $ 1,506 Commodity derivatives-propane Other assets, net 505 Other liabilities 51 Total $ 7,161 Total $ 1,557 Final July 31, 2020 Maturity Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Derivative Instrument Date Location Fair value Location Fair value Derivatives designated as hedging instruments December 2021 Commodity derivatives-propane Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 2,846 Other current liabilities $ 5,029 Commodity derivatives-propane Other assets, net 266 Other liabilities 396 Total $ 3,112 Total $ 5,425
Offsetting Assets And Liabilities [Table Text Block]	October 31, 2020 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expense and other current assets $ 9,381 Other current liabilities $ 5,768 Other assets, net 544 Other liabilities 483 $ 9,925 $ 6,251 July 31, 2020 Assets Liabilities Description Location Amount Location Amount Margin Balances Prepaid expense and other current assets $ 14,398 Other current liabilities $ 510 Other assets, net 1,433 Other liabilities — $ 15,831 $ 510
Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Effect on Comprehensive Income	For the three months ended October 31, 2020 Amount of Gain (Loss) Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI AOCI into Income Derivative Instrument Recognized in AOCI into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ 5,767 Cost of product sold- propane and other gas liquids sales $ (2,150) $ — $ 5,767 $ (2,150) $ — For the three months ended October 31, 2019 Amount of Gain (Loss) Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI AOCI into Income Derivative Instrument Recognized in AOCI into Income Effective portion Ineffective portion Commodity derivatives $ (13,627) Cost of product sold- propane and other gas liquids sales $ (7,479) $ — $ (13,627) $ (7,479) $ —
Changes in Derivatives Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	For the three months ended October 31, Gains and losses on derivatives included in AOCI 2020 2019 Beginning balance $ (2,313) $ (14,756) Change in value of risk management commodity derivatives 5,767 (13,627) Reclassification of losses on commodity hedges to cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales, net 2,150 7,479 Ending balance $ 5,604 $ (20,904)

Transactions With Related Par_2

Transactions With Related Parties (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Transactions With Related Parties (Tables)	Oct. 31, 2020
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Allocation Of Transactions With Related Parties	For the three months ended October 31, 2020 2019 Operating expense $ 60,980 $ 63,471 General and administrative expense $ 6,719 $ 6,487
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Allocation Of Transactions With Related Parties	For the three months ended October 31, 2020 2019 Operating expense $ 60,980 $ 63,471 General and administrative expense $ 6,719 $ 6,487

Net Earnings (Loss) Per Commo_2

Net Earnings (Loss) Per Common Unitholders' Interest (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2020
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic And Diluted Net Earnings Per Common Unitholders' Interest	For the three months ended October 31, 2020 2019 Common unitholders’ interest in net loss $ (45,601) $ (44,891) Weighted average common units outstanding (in thousands) 97,152.7 97,152.7 Basic and diluted net loss per common unit $ (0.47) $ (0.46)

Guarantor financial informati_2

Guarantor financial information (Tables) - Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2020
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]	FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) As of October 31, 2020 Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas (Parent and Finance Corp. Guarantor Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer) (Co-Issuer) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 296,890 $ 1 $ — $ 2,631 $ — $ 299,522 Accounts and notes receivable, net 15,547 — — 103,941 — 119,488 Intercompany receivables 87,191 — — — (87,191) — Inventories 78,980 — — — — 78,980 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 40,044 — — — — 40,044 Total current assets 518,652 1 — 106,572 (87,191) 538,034 Property, plant and equipment, net 592,132 — — — — 592,132 Goodwill, net 246,946 — — — — 246,946 Intangible assets, net 101,812 — — — — 101,812 Investments in consolidated subsidiaries 37,821 — — — (37,821) — Operating lease right-of-use assets 100,349 — — — — 100,349 Other assets, net 71,029 — 2,255 238 — 73,522 Total assets $ 1,668,741 $ 1 $ 2,255 $ 106,810 $ (125,012) $ 1,652,795 LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT) Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 44,641 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 44,641 Intercompany payables — — — 87,191 (87,191) — Current portion of long-term debt 502,095 — — — — 502,095 Current operating lease liabilities 28,280 — — — — 28,280 Other current liabilities 175,856 — — (15,946) — 159,910 Total current liabilities 750,872 — — 71,245 (87,191) 734,926 Long-term debt 1,647,106 — — — — 1,647,106 Operating lease liabilities 83,337 — — — — 83,337 Other liabilities 49,543 — — — — 49,543 Contingencies and commitments Partners' capital (deficit): Partners' equity (867,721) 1 2,255 35,565 (37,821) (867,721) Accumulated other comprehensive income 5,604 — — — — 5,604 Total partners' capital (deficit) (862,117) 1 2,255 35,565 (37,821) (862,117) Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit) $ 1,668,741 $ 1 $ 2,255 $ 106,810 $ (125,012) $ 1,652,795 FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) As of July 31, 2020 Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas (Parent and Finance Corp. Guarantor Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer) (Co-Issuer) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 332,244 $ 1 $ — $ 1,510 $ — $ 333,755 Accounts and notes receivable, net 11,879 — 24 89,535 — 101,438 Intercompany receivables 69,980 — — — (69,980) — Inventories 72,664 — — — . 72,664 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 35,897 — — — — 35,897 Total current assets 522,664 1 24 91,045 (69,980) 543,754 Property, plant and equipment, net 591,042 — — — — 591,042 Goodwill, net 247,195 — — — — 247,195 Intangible assets, net 104,049 — — — — 104,049 Investments in consolidated subsidiaries 37,662 — — — (37,662) — Operating lease right-of-use assets 107,349 — — — — 107,349 Other assets, net 72,137 — 2,255 356 — 74,748 Total assets $ 1,682,098 $ 1 $ 2,279 $ 91,401 $ (107,642) $ 1,668,137 LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT) Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 33,944 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 33,944 Intercompany payables — — — 69,980 (69,980) — Current portion of long-term debt 502,095 — — — — 502,095 Current operating lease liabilities 29,345 — — — — 29,345 Other current liabilities 162,097 — — (13,961) — 148,136 Total current liabilities 727,481 — — 56,019 (69,980) 713,520 Long-term debt 1,646,396 — — — — 1,646,396 Operating lease liabilities 89,022 — — — — 89,022 Other liabilities 51,190 — — — — 51,190 Contingencies and commitments Partners' capital (deficit): Partners' equity (829,678) 1 2,279 35,382 (37,662) (829,678) Accumulated other comprehensive income (2,313) — — — — (2,313) Total partners' capital (deficit) (831,991) 1 2,279 35,382 (37,662) (831,991) Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit) $ 1,682,098 $ 1 $ 2,279 $ 91,401 $ (107,642) $ 1,668,137
Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]	FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands) For the three months ended October 31, 2020 Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas (Parent and Finance Corp. Guarantor Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer) (Co-Issuer) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues: Propane and other gas liquids sales $ 281,049 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 281,049 Other 19,845 — — — — 19,845 Total revenues 300,894 — — — — 300,894 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales 137,627 — — — — 137,627 Cost of sales - other 3,667 — — — — 3,667 Operating expense - personnel, vehicle, plant and other 109,027 — — 737 (737) 109,027 Operating expense - equipment lease expense 6,830 — — — — 6,830 Depreciation and amortization expense 21,390 — — — — 21,390 General and administrative expense 13,074 2 — — — 13,076 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 708 — — — — 708 Loss on asset sales and disposals 813 — — — — 813 Operating income (loss) 7,758 (2) — (737) 737 7,756 Interest expense (45,901) — — (627) — (46,528) Other income (expense), net 129 — (21) 1,679 (1,679) 108 Earnings (loss) before income taxes (38,014) (2) (21) 315 (942) (38,664) Income tax expense 87 — — — — 87 Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries 292 — — — (292) — Net earnings (loss) (37,809) (2) (21) 315 (1,234) (38,751) Other comprehensive income 7,917 — — — — 7,917 Comprehensive income (loss) $ (29,892) $ (2) $ (21) $ 315 $ (1,234) $ (30,834) FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands) For the three months ended October 31, 2019 Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas (Parent and Finance Corp. Guarantor Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer) (Co-Issuer) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues: Propane and other gas liquids sales $ 273,385 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 273,385 Other 19,829 — — — — 19,829 Total revenues 293,214 — — — — 293,214 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales - propane and other gas liquids sales 134,028 — — — — 134,028 Cost of sales - other 3,681 — — — — 3,681 Operating expense - personnel, vehicle, plant and other 114,543 — — 885 (885) 114,543 Operating expense - equipment lease expense 8,388 — — — — 8,388 Depreciation and amortization expense 19,107 — — 112 — 19,219 General and administrative expense 9,695 1 — — — 9,696 Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge 795 — — — — 795 Loss on asset sales and disposals 2,235 — — — — 2,235 Operating income (loss) 742 (1) — (997) 885 629 Interest expense (35,691) — — (1,186) — (36,877) Other income (expense), net (132) — — 720 (720) (132) Earnings (loss) before income taxes (35,081) (1) — (1,463) 165 (36,380) Income tax expense 518 — — — — 518 Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiary (1,464) — — — 1,464 — Net earnings (loss) (37,063) (1) — (1,463) 1,629 (36,898) Other comprehensive loss (6,148) — — — — (6,148) Comprehensive income (loss) $ (43,211) $ (1) $ — $ (1,463) $ 1,629 $ (43,046)
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]	FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) For the three months ended October 31, 2020 Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas (Parent and Finance Corp. Guarantor Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer) (Co-Issuer) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ (9,925) $ (2) $ 3 $ (2,687) $ 1,121 $ (11,490) Cash flows from investing activities: Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired — — — — — — Capital expenditures (19,454) — — — — (19,454) Proceeds from sale of assets 1,407 — — — — 1,407 Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable — — — 153,131 (153,131) — Cash remitted to Ferrellgas, L.P. for accounts receivable — — — (152,010) 152,010 — Intercompany loan to affiliate (2,686) — — — 2,686 — Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (20,733) — — 1,121 1,565 (18,047) Cash flows from financing activities: Payments on long-term debt (696) — — — — (696) Net changes in advances with consolidated entities — 2 (3) 2,687 (2,686) — Cash payments for principal portion of finance lease liability (1,703) — — — — (1,703) Cash paid for financing costs and other (2,297) — — — — (2,297) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (4,696) 2 (3) 2,687 (2,686) (4,696) Net change in cash and cash equivalents (35,354) — — 1,121 — (34,233) Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year 332,244 1 — 1,510 — 333,755 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - end of year $ 296,890 $ 1 $ — $ 2,631 $ — $ 299,522 FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) For the three months ended October 31, 2019 Ferrellgas, L.P. Ferrellgas (Parent and Finance Corp. Guarantor Non-Guarantor Co-Issuer) (Co-Issuer) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 21,350 $ (1) $ 506 $ (3,708) $ (11,000) $ 7,147 Cash flows from investing activities: Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (6,400) — — — — (6,400) Capital expenditures (18,126) — — — — (18,126) Proceeds from sale of assets 835 — — — — 835 Cash collected for purchase of interest in accounts receivable — — — 161,600 (161,600) — Cash remitted to Ferrellgas, L.P. for accounts receivable — — — (172,600) 172,600 — Intercompany loan to affiliate (3,203) — — — 3,203 — Cash payment to construct assets in connection with future lease transactions (16,879) — — — — (16,879) Cash receipts in connection with leased vehicles 5,863 — — — — 5,863 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (37,910) — — (11,000) 14,203 (34,707) Cash flows from financing activities: Distributions (101) — — — — (101) Reductions in long-term debt (512) — — — — (512) Net additions to short-term borrowings 37,000 — — — — 37,000 Net additions to collateralized short-term borrowings — — — 11,000 — 11,000 Net changes in advances with consolidated entries — 1 (506) 3,708 (3,203) — Cash payments for principal portion of finance lease liability (38) — — — — (38) Cash paid for financing costs and other (1,102) — — — — (1,102) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 35,247 1 (506) 14,708 (3,203) 46,247 Net change in cash and cash equivalents 18,687 — — — — 18,687 Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year 11,045 1 — — — 11,046 Cash and cash equivalents - end of year $ 29,732 $ 1 $ — $ — $ — $ 29,733

Partnership Organization And _2

Partnership Organization And Formation (Details)	3 Months Ended
Partnership Organization And Formation (Details)	Oct. 31, 2020USD ($)employeeitemsubsidiaryshares	Oct. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2020shares	Jan. 31, 2017USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2010USD ($)
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
Number of subsidiaries \| subsidiary	2
Number of states in which entity operates	50
Number of employees \| employee	0
Fixed rate, 8.625%, due 2020
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount	$ 357,000,000			$ 175,000,000
Fixed Rate Six Point Five Zero Due Two Thousand Twenty One [Member]
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount	$ 500,000,000				$ 500,000,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
Number of general partners \| item	3
Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member] \| Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
Limited partner interest	99.00%
Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member] \| Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
Ownership percentage	100.00%
Ferrell Companies [Member] \| Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member]
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
Common stock shares outstanding \| shares	22,800,000
Ferrellgas Inc., General Partner [Member] \| Ferrellgas [Member]
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
General partner ownership interest	2.00%	2.00%
Ferrellgas Inc., General Partner [Member] \| Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member]
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
General partner ownership interest	1.00%
Ferrellgas Inc., General Partner [Member] \| Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
General partner ownership interest	1.0101%	1.0101%
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
Number of states in which entity operates	50
Number of employees \| employee	0
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Fixed rate, 8.625%, due 2020
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount	$ 357,000,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Fixed Rate Six Point Five Zero Due Two Thousand Twenty One [Member]
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount	$ 500,000,000				$ 500,000,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
Ownership percentage	100.00%
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
Common stock shares outstanding \| shares	1,000		1,000
Corporation formation proceeds from partnership	$ 1,000
Corporation formation shares granted to partnership \| shares	1,000
Number of employees \| employee	0
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member] \| Fixed rate, 8.625%, due 2020
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount	$ 357,000,000
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
Common stock shares outstanding \| shares	1,000		1,000
Corporation formation proceeds from partnership	$ 1,000
Corporation formation shares granted to partnership \| shares	1,000
Number of employees \| employee	0
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member] \| Fixed rate, 8.625%, due 2020
Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount	$ 500,000,000

Leases - Assets and Liabilities

Leases - Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2020	Jul. 31, 2020
Assets and Liabilities, Lessee [Abstract]
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	$ 100,349	$ 107,349
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]	Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	$ 39,753	41,426
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]	Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total leased assets	$ 140,102	148,775
Operating Lease, Liability, Current	$ 28,280	29,345
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]	Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Finance Lease, Liability, Current	$ 7,186	6,955
Finance Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]	Other Liabilities, Current
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent	$ 83,337	89,022
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]	Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent	$ 32,033	33,473
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]	Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total leased liabilities	$ 150,836	158,795
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Assets and Liabilities, Lessee [Abstract]
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	$ 100,349	107,349
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]	Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	$ 39,753	41,426
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]	Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total leased assets	$ 140,102	148,775
Operating Lease, Liability, Current	$ 28,280	29,345
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]	Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Finance Lease, Liability, Current	$ 7,186	6,955
Finance Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]	Other Liabilities, Current
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent	$ 83,337	89,022
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]	Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent	$ 32,033	33,473
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]	Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total leased liabilities	$ 150,836	$ 158,795

Leases - Lease Expenses (Detail

Leases - Lease Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Leases - Lease Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019
Lease, Cost [Abstract]
Operating lease expense	$ 9,033	$ 10,003
Short-term expense	2,275	2,064
Variable lease expense	1,134	1,408
Total finance lease expense	3,110	82
Total lease expense	15,552	13,557
Midstream Operations [Member]
Lease, Cost [Abstract]
Total lease expense	100	100
Operating expenses - personnel, vehicle, plant and other
Lease, Cost [Abstract]
Operating lease expense	1,783	1,741
Short-term expense	2,033	1,954
Variable lease expense	746	675
Operating expense - equipment lease expense
Lease, Cost [Abstract]
Operating lease expense	6,442	7,607
Variable lease expense	388	733
Cost of Sales [Member]
Lease, Cost [Abstract]
Operating lease expense	526	389
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Lease, Cost [Abstract]
Operating lease expense	282	266
Short-term expense	242	110
Depreciation And Amortization Expense [Member]
Lease, Cost [Abstract]
Amortization of leased assets	2,165	40
Interest Expense [Member]
Lease, Cost [Abstract]
Interest on lease liabilities	945	42
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Lease, Cost [Abstract]
Operating lease expense	9,033	10,003
Short-term expense	2,275	2,064
Variable lease expense	1,134	1,408
Total finance lease expense	3,110	82
Total lease expense	15,552	13,557
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Midstream Operations [Member]
Lease, Cost [Abstract]
Total lease expense	100	100
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Operating expenses - personnel, vehicle, plant and other
Lease, Cost [Abstract]
Operating lease expense	1,783	1,741
Short-term expense	2,033	1,954
Variable lease expense	746	675
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Operating expense - equipment lease expense
Lease, Cost [Abstract]
Operating lease expense	6,442	7,607
Variable lease expense	388	733
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Cost of Sales [Member]
Lease, Cost [Abstract]
Operating lease expense	526	389
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Lease, Cost [Abstract]
Operating lease expense	282	266
Short-term expense	242	110
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Depreciation And Amortization Expense [Member]
Lease, Cost [Abstract]
Amortization of leased assets	2,165	40
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Interest Expense [Member]
Lease, Cost [Abstract]
Interest on lease liabilities	$ 945	$ 42

Leases - Maturity (Details)

Leases - Maturity (Details) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2020USD ($)
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payment, Due [Abstract]
2021	$ 25,539
2022	27,163
2023	35,832
2024	18,150
2025	12,889
Thereafter	21,532
Total lease payments, Operating Leases	141,105
Less: Imputed interest	29,488
Present value of lease liabilities, Operating Leases	111,617
Finance Lease, Liability, Payment, Due [Abstract]
2021	7,751
2022	9,709
2023	7,742
2024	7,173
2025	7,183
Thereafter	10,655
Total lease payments, Finance Leases	50,213
Less: Imputed interest	10,994
Present value of lease liabilities, Finance Leases	39,219
Operating And Finance Lease Liabilities Payments Due [Abstract]
2021	33,290
2022	36,872
2023	43,574
2024	25,323
2025	20,072
Thereafter	32,187
Total lease payments	191,318
Less: Imputed interest	40,482
Present value of lease liabilities	150,836
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payment, Due [Abstract]
2021	25,539
2022	27,163
2023	35,832
2024	18,150
2025	12,889
Thereafter	21,532
Total lease payments, Operating Leases	141,105
Less: Imputed interest	29,488
Present value of lease liabilities, Operating Leases	111,617
Finance Lease, Liability, Payment, Due [Abstract]
2021	7,751
2022	9,709
2023	7,742
2024	7,173
2025	7,183
Thereafter	10,655
Total lease payments, Finance Leases	50,213
Less: Imputed interest	10,994
Present value of lease liabilities, Finance Leases	39,219
Operating And Finance Lease Liabilities Payments Due [Abstract]
2021	33,290
2022	36,872
2023	43,574
2024	25,323
2025	20,072
Thereafter	32,187
Total lease payments	191,318
Less: Imputed interest	40,482
Present value of lease liabilities	$ 150,836

Leases - Assumptions (Details)

Leases - Assumptions (Details)	Oct. 31, 2020
Lessee Disclosure [Abstract]
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term	5 years 3 months 18 days
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term	5 years 10 months 24 days
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent	8.20%
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent	8.60%
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Lessee Disclosure [Abstract]
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term	5 years 3 months 18 days
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term	5 years 10 months 24 days
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent	8.20%
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent	8.60%

Leases - Cash Flow (Details)

Leases - Cash Flow (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Leases - Cash Flow (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019
Operating cash flows, operating leases	$ 8,395	$ 11,049
Operating cash flows, financing leases	877	42
Financing cash flows, financing leases	1,703	38
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Operating cash flows, operating leases	8,395	11,049
Operating cash flows, financing leases	877	42
Financing cash flows, financing leases	$ 1,703	$ 38

Supplemental Information - Inve

Supplemental Information - Inventories (Details) $ in Thousands, gal in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2020USD ($)gal	Jul. 31, 2020USD ($)
Supplemental Financial Statement Information [Line Items]
Propane gas and related products	$ 65,513	$ 58,733
Appliances, parts and supplies	13,467	13,931
Inventories	$ 78,980	72,664
Supply procurement contract duration	36 months
Net procurement of fixed priced propane by Ferrellgas in gallons \| gal	1.7
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Supplemental Financial Statement Information [Line Items]
Propane gas and related products	$ 65,513	58,733
Appliances, parts and supplies	13,467	13,931
Inventories	$ 78,980	$ 72,664
Supply procurement contract duration	36 months
Net procurement of fixed priced propane by Ferrellgas in gallons \| gal	1.7

Supplemental Information - Prep

Supplemental Information - Prepaids and Other Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2020	Jul. 31, 2020
Supplemental Financial Statement Information [Line Items]
Broker margin deposit assets	$ 9,381	$ 14,398
Other assets, net	30,707	21,546
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	40,088	35,944
Finance lease right-of-use assets	39,753	41,426
Other assets, net	73,522	74,748
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Supplemental Financial Statement Information [Line Items]
Broker margin deposit assets	9,381	14,398
Other assets, net	30,663	21,499
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	40,044	35,897
Finance lease right-of-use assets	39,753	41,426
Other assets, net	$ 73,522	$ 74,748

Supplemental Information - Othe

Supplemental Information - Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2020	Jul. 31, 2020
Supplemental Financial Statement Information [Line Items]
Accrued interest	$ 68,668	$ 53,841
Customer deposits and advances	40,898	32,257
Accrued payroll	13,431	18,375
Accrued insurance	10,994	14,796
Price risk management liabilities	1,506	5,029
Other	51,441	43,168
Other current liabilities	186,938	167,466
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Supplemental Financial Statement Information [Line Items]
Accrued interest	41,640	34,511
Customer deposits and advances	40,898	32,257
Accrued payroll	13,431	18,375
Accrued insurance	10,994	14,796
Price risk management liabilities	1,506	5,029
Other	51,441	43,168
Other current liabilities	$ 159,910	$ 148,136

Supplemental Information - Ship

Supplemental Information - Shipping and Handling (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019
Supplemental Financial Statement Information [Line Items]
Operating expense - personnel, vehicle, plant and other	$ 109,027	$ 114,543
Depreciation and amortization expense	21,390	19,219
Operating expense - equipment lease expense	6,830	8,388
Shipping and Handling [Member]
Supplemental Financial Statement Information [Line Items]
Operating expense - personnel, vehicle, plant and other	47,531	48,015
Depreciation and amortization expense	4,523	1,840
Operating expense - equipment lease expense	5,883	7,642
Costs and Expenses, Total	57,937	57,497
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Supplemental Financial Statement Information [Line Items]
Operating expense - personnel, vehicle, plant and other	109,027	114,543
Depreciation and amortization expense	21,390	19,219
Operating expense - equipment lease expense	6,830	8,388
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Shipping and Handling [Member]
Supplemental Financial Statement Information [Line Items]
Operating expense - personnel, vehicle, plant and other	47,531	48,015
Depreciation and amortization expense	4,523	1,840
Operating expense - equipment lease expense	5,883	7,642
Costs and Expenses, Total	$ 57,937	$ 57,497

Supplemental Information - Cash

Supplemental Information - Cash (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2020	Jul. 31, 2019
Supplemental Financial Statement Information [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 202,618		$ 238,002
Restricted cash	96,909		95,759
Cash pledged as collateral for letters of credit	79,400		78,200
Cash deposit against contingencies	11,500		11,500
Additional pledged collateral	6,000		6,100
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	299,527	$ 29,805	333,761	$ 11,054
Cash paid for interest	36,997	8,284
Income taxes	35
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Liabilities incurred in connection with acquisitions		520
Change in accruals for property, plant and equipment additions	(65)	(43)
Lease liabilities arising from operating right-of-use assets	366	11,563
Lease liabilities arising from finance right-of-use assets	554	5,614
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Supplemental Financial Statement Information [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	202,613		237,996
Restricted cash	96,909		95,759
Cash pledged as collateral for letters of credit	79,400		78,200
Cash deposit against contingencies	11,500		11,500
Additional pledged collateral	6,000		6,100
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	299,522	29,733	$ 333,755	$ 11,046
Cash paid for interest	36,997	8,284
Income taxes	35
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Liabilities incurred in connection with acquisitions		520
Change in accruals for property, plant and equipment additions	(65)	(43)
Lease liabilities arising from operating right-of-use assets	366	11,563
Lease liabilities arising from finance right-of-use assets	$ 554	$ 5,614

Accounts And Notes Receivable_3

Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net And Accounts Receivable Securitization (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2020	Jul. 31, 2020
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	$ 120,261	$ 103,703
Accounts receivable, not pledged as collateral (including other reserves)	823	(825)
Notes receivable, current portion	15,148	12,648
Other	37	36
Less: Allowance for expected credit losses	(16,781)	(14,124)
Accounts and notes receivable, net	119,488	101,438
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	120,261	103,703
Accounts receivable, not pledged as collateral (including other reserves)	823	(825)
Notes receivable, current portion	15,148	12,648
Other	37	36
Less: Allowance for expected credit losses	(16,781)	(14,124)
Accounts and notes receivable, net	$ 119,488	$ 101,438

Accounts And Notes Receivable_4

Accounts And Notes Receivable, Net And Accounts Receivable Securitization - Additional information (Details)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2020USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2020USD ($)
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	$ 120,261,000	$ 103,703,000
Required fixed charge coverage ratio	175.00%
Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Collateralized notes payable	$ 0	0
Receipts from accounts receivable securitization	0	0
Capacity to receive additional proceeds	$ 26,000,000	11,000,000
Agreement extension period	3 years
Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Senior secured leverage ratio	3
Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Required fixed charge coverage ratio	100.00%
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral	$ 120,261,000	103,703,000
Required fixed charge coverage ratio	175.00%
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Senior secured leverage ratio	5.5
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Collateralized notes payable	$ 0	0
Receipts from accounts receivable securitization	0	0
Capacity to receive additional proceeds	$ 26,000,000	$ 11,000,000
Agreement extension period	3 years
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Senior secured leverage ratio	3
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Required fixed charge coverage ratio	100.00%

Debt - Components Of Long-Term

Debt - Components Of Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2020	Jul. 31, 2020	Jun. 07, 2020	Apr. 30, 2020	Jan. 31, 2017	Jun. 30, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Nov. 30, 2010
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Total long-term debt	$ 2,540,150	$ 2,541,074
Unamortized debt issuance and other costs	(33,949)	(35,583)
Less: current portion of long-term debt	859,095	859,095
Long-term debt	1,647,106	1,646,396
Fixed Rate Six Point Five Zero Due Two Thousand Twenty One [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Unsecured senior notes	$ 500,000	$ 500,000
Interest rate, as a percent	6.50%	6.50%						6.50%
Fixed Rate Six Point Seven Five Due Two Thousand Twenty Three [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Unsecured senior notes	$ 500,000	$ 500,000
Interest rate, as a percent	6.75%	6.75%				6.75%
Fixed Rate Six Point Seven Five Due Two Thousand twenty Two [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Unsecured senior notes	$ 475,770	$ 475,937
Interest rate, as a percent	6.75%	6.75%					6.75%
Unamortized premium	$ 770	$ 937
Fixed rate, 8.625%, due 2020
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Unsecured senior notes	$ 357,000	$ 357,000
Interest rate, as a percent	8.625%	8.625%	8.625%		8.625%
Fixed rate 10.00% Due 2025
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Senior secured debt	$ 703,424	$ 703,573
Interest rate, as a percent	10.00%			10.00%
Unamortized premium	$ 3,424	3,573
Notes payable Due 2020 to 2029
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Notes payable	3,956	4,564
Unamortized discount	$ 449	$ 537
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	9.70%	9.40%
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Total long-term debt	$ 2,183,150	$ 2,184,074
Unamortized debt issuance and other costs	(33,949)	(35,583)
Less: current portion of long-term debt	502,095	502,095
Long-term debt	1,647,106	1,646,396
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Fixed Rate Six Point Five Zero Due Two Thousand Twenty One [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Unsecured senior notes	$ 500,000	$ 500,000
Interest rate, as a percent	6.50%	6.50%						6.50%
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Fixed Rate Six Point Seven Five Due Two Thousand Twenty Three [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Unsecured senior notes	$ 500,000	$ 500,000
Interest rate, as a percent	6.75%	6.75%				6.75%
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Fixed Rate Six Point Seven Five Due Two Thousand twenty Two [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Unsecured senior notes	$ 475,770	$ 475,937
Interest rate, as a percent	6.75%	6.75%					6.75%
Unamortized premium	$ 770	$ 937
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Fixed rate, 8.625%, due 2020
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Unsecured senior notes	357,000
Interest rate, as a percent			8.625%
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Fixed rate 10.00% Due 2025
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Senior secured debt	$ 703,424	703,573
Interest rate, as a percent	10.00%			10.00%
Unamortized premium	$ 3,424	3,573
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Notes payable Due 2020 to 2029
Schedule of Capitalization, Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Notes payable	3,956	4,564
Unamortized discount	$ 449	$ 537
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	9.70%	9.40%

Debt - Long-Term Debt Activity

Debt - Long-Term Debt Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2020	Jan. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2020	Jul. 31, 2020	Jun. 07, 2020	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2011	Nov. 30, 2010	Apr. 30, 2010
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cash deposit against contingencies				$ 11.5	$ 11.5
Fixed Rate Six Point Five Zero Due Two Thousand Twenty One [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, as a percent				6.50%	6.50%				6.50%
Aggregate principal amount				$ 500					$ 500
Fixed Rate Six Point Seven Five Due Two Thousand Twenty Three [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, as a percent				6.75%	6.75%		6.75%
Aggregate principal amount							$ 500
Fixed Rate Six Point Seven Five Due Two Thousand twenty Two [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, as a percent			6.75%	6.75%	6.75%
Aggregate principal amount			$ 475
Fixed rate, 8.625%, due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, as a percent		8.625%		8.625%	8.625%	8.625%
Issuance price as percent of par		96.00%
Net proceeds		$ 166.1
Aggregate principal amount		$ 175		$ 357
Fixed rate 10.00% Due 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, as a percent	10.00%			10.00%
Aggregate principal amount	$ 700
Notes payable Due 2020 to 2029
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount										$ 280
Amount redeemed								$ 98
Debt Instrument Issued At Par [Member] \| Fixed Rate Six Point Seven Five Due Two Thousand twenty Two [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount			$ 325
Debt Instrument Issued At Par [Member] \| Fixed rate 10.00% Due 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount	$ 575
Debt Instrument Issued At Other Than Par [Member] \| Fixed Rate Six Point Seven Five Due Two Thousand twenty Two [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Issuance price as percent of par			104.00%
Aggregate principal amount			$ 150
Debt Instrument Issued At Other Than Par [Member] \| Fixed rate 10.00% Due 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Issuance price as percent of par	103.00%
Aggregate principal amount	$ 125
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cash deposit against contingencies				$ 11.5	$ 11.5
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Fixed Rate Six Point Five Zero Due Two Thousand Twenty One [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, as a percent				6.50%	6.50%				6.50%
Aggregate principal amount				$ 500					$ 500
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Fixed Rate Six Point Seven Five Due Two Thousand Twenty Three [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, as a percent				6.75%	6.75%		6.75%
Aggregate principal amount				$ 500			$ 500
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Fixed Rate Six Point Seven Five Due Two Thousand twenty Two [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, as a percent			6.75%	6.75%	6.75%
Aggregate principal amount			$ 475
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Fixed rate, 8.625%, due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, as a percent						8.625%
Aggregate principal amount				$ 357
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Fixed rate 10.00% Due 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, as a percent	10.00%			10.00%
Aggregate principal amount	$ 700
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Debt Instrument Issued At Par [Member] \| Fixed Rate Six Point Seven Five Due Two Thousand twenty Two [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount			$ 325
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Debt Instrument Issued At Par [Member] \| Fixed rate 10.00% Due 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount	$ 575
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Debt Instrument Issued At Other Than Par [Member] \| Fixed Rate Six Point Seven Five Due Two Thousand twenty Two [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Issuance price as percent of par			104.00%
Aggregate principal amount			$ 150
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Debt Instrument Issued At Other Than Par [Member] \| Fixed rate 10.00% Due 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Issuance price as percent of par	103.00%
Aggregate principal amount	$ 125

Debt Maturities (Details)

Debt Maturities (Details) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2020USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2021	$ 858,425
2022	476,435
2023	500,999
2024	329
2025	700,199
Thereafter	19
Total long-term debt	2,536,406
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2021	501,425
2022	476,435
2023	500,999
2024	329
2025	700,199
Thereafter	19
Total long-term debt	$ 2,179,406

Debt - Secured Senior Note and

Debt - Secured Senior Note and Credit Facility (Details) - USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2020	Jul. 31, 2020	Jun. 07, 2020	Apr. 30, 2020	Jan. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cash deposit against contingencies	$ 11,500,000	$ 11,500,000
Letters of credit outstanding	127,100,000	126,000,000
Cash pledged as collateral for letters of credit	79,400,000	78,200,000
Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount	0	0
Available borrowing capacity	26,000,000	11,000,000
Letters of credit outstanding	$ 50,000,000	$ 50,000,000
Fixed Rate Six Point Seven Five Due Two Thousand twenty Two [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount						$ 475,000,000
Interest rate, as a percent	6.75%	6.75%				6.75%
Fixed rate, 8.625%, due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount	$ 357,000,000				$ 175,000,000
Interest rate, as a percent	8.625%	8.625%	8.625%		8.625%
Fixed rate 10.00% Due 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount				$ 700,000,000
Interest rate, as a percent	10.00%			10.00%
Secured Debt	$ 703,424,000	$ 703,573,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cash deposit against contingencies	11,500,000	11,500,000
Cash pledged as collateral for letters of credit	79,400,000	78,200,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount	0	0
Available borrowing capacity	26,000,000	11,000,000
Letters of credit outstanding	50,000,000	50,000,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Letter of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Letters of credit outstanding	127,100,000	126,000,000
Cash pledged as collateral for letters of credit	$ 79,400,000	$ 78,200,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Fixed Rate Six Point Seven Five Due Two Thousand twenty Two [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount						$ 475,000,000
Interest rate, as a percent	6.75%	6.75%				6.75%
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Fixed rate, 8.625%, due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount	$ 357,000,000
Interest rate, as a percent			8.625%
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Fixed rate 10.00% Due 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount				$ 700,000,000
Interest rate, as a percent	10.00%			10.00%
Secured Debt	$ 703,424,000	$ 703,573,000

Debt - Forbearance and Covenant

Debt - Forbearance and Covenants (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 07, 2020	Oct. 31, 2020USD ($)item	Jul. 31, 2020USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2020	Jan. 31, 2017	Nov. 30, 2010
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Required fixed charge coverage ratio		175.00%
Current fixed charge coverage ratio		138.00%
Fixed rate, 8.625%, due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, as a percent	8.625%	8.625%	8.625%		8.625%
Aggregate principal percentage under forbearance	77.00%
Unsecured senior notes		$ 357,000	$ 357,000
Fixed rate 10.00% Due 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, as a percent		10.00%		10.00%
Fixed Rate Six Point Five Zero Due Two Thousand Twenty One [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, as a percent		6.50%	6.50%			6.50%
Unsecured senior notes		$ 500,000	$ 500,000
Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Number of quarters for required fixed charge coverage ratio \| item		4
Required fixed charge coverage ratio		175.00%
Maximum restricted payments		$ 50,000
Number of quarters for restricted payments \| item		16
Dividends allowed		$ 0
Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Current fixed charge coverage ratio		175.00%
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Number of quarters for required fixed charge coverage ratio \| item		4
Required fixed charge coverage ratio		175.00%
Current fixed charge coverage ratio		165.00%
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Fixed rate, 8.625%, due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, as a percent	8.625%
Aggregate principal percentage under forbearance	77.00%
Unsecured senior notes		$ 357,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Fixed rate 10.00% Due 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, as a percent		10.00%		10.00%
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Fixed Rate Six Point Five Zero Due Two Thousand Twenty One [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, as a percent		6.50%	6.50%			6.50%
Unsecured senior notes		$ 500,000	$ 500,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Maximum [Member] \| Fixed rate 10.00% Due 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior secured leverage ratio		5.5
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior secured leverage ratio		5.5

Partners' Deficit - Limited Par

Partners' Deficit - Limited Partner Units (Details) - shares	Oct. 31, 2020	Jul. 31, 2020
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Common unitholders, units outstanding	97,152,665	97,152,665
Ferrell Companies [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Common unitholders, units outstanding	22,529,361	22,529,361
FCI Trading Corp. [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Common unitholders, units outstanding	195,686	195,686
Ferrell Propane, Inc. [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Common unitholders, units outstanding	51,204	51,204
James E. Ferrell [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Common unitholders, units outstanding	4,763,475	4,763,475
Public Common Unitholders [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Common unitholders, units outstanding	69,612,939	69,612,939

Partners' Deficit - Ownership (

Partners' Deficit - Ownership (Details) - shares	3 Months Ended
Partners' Deficit - Ownership (Details) - shares	Oct. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2020
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Common unitholders, units outstanding	97,152,665		97,152,665
Ferrell Companies [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Common unitholders, units outstanding	22,529,361		22,529,361
James E. Ferrell [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Common unitholders, units outstanding	4,763,475		4,763,475
Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member] \| Ferrell Companies [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Limited partner ownership interest	23.40%
Ferrell Companies [Member] \| Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Limited partner ownership interest	23.00%
FCI Trading Corp. [Member] \| Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member] \| Ferrell Companies [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Common unitholders, units outstanding	195,686
Ferrell Propane, Inc. [Member] \| Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member] \| Ferrell Companies [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Common unitholders, units outstanding	51,204
JEF Capital Management [Member] \| Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member] \| James E. Ferrell [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Common unitholders, units outstanding	4,758,859
Ferrell Resources Holdings, Inc. [Member] \| Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member] \| James E. Ferrell [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Common unitholders, units outstanding	4,616
Ferrellgas Inc., General Partner [Member] \| Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
General partner ownership interest	1.00%
Ferrellgas Inc., General Partner [Member] \| Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Limited partner ownership interest	1.0101%
General partner ownership interest	1.0101%	1.0101%

Partners' Deficit - Paid Distri

Partners' Deficit - Paid Distributions (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
Partners' Deficit - Paid Distributions (Details) - USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distributions paid		$ 1,000
Common Unitholders [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distributions paid	$ 0
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distributions paid		101,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Ferrellgas Inc., General Partner [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distributions paid		1,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distributions paid		100,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Common Unitholders [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distributions paid		100,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| General Partner [Member]
Limited Partners' Capital Account [Line Items]
Distributions paid		$ 1,000

Partners' Deficit - Contributio

Partners' Deficit - Contributions and AOCI (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Contributions in connection with non-cash ESOP and stock and unit-based compensation charges	$ 708	$ 795
Common Unitholders [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Contributions in connection with non-cash ESOP and stock and unit-based compensation charges	694	779
General Partner [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Non-cash contribution	14	16,000
Contributions in connection with non-cash ESOP and stock and unit-based compensation charges	7	8
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Contributions in connection with non-cash ESOP and stock and unit-based compensation charges	708	795
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Common Unitholders [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Contributions in connection with non-cash ESOP and stock and unit-based compensation charges	701	787
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| General Partner [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Non-cash contribution	7	8,000
Contributions in connection with non-cash ESOP and stock and unit-based compensation charges	$ 7	$ 8
Ferrellgas Inc., General Partner [Member] \| Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
General partner ownership interest	1.0101%	1.0101%
Ferrellgas Inc., General Partner [Member] \| Ferrellgas Partners LP [Member]
Capital Unit [Line Items]
General partner ownership interest	1.00%

Revenue from contracts with c_3

Revenue from contracts with customers (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2020
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 300,894	$ 293,214
Contract assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable	132,570		$ 108,483
Contract assets	3,699		7,079
Contract liabilities
Deferred revenue	52,220		42,911
Deferred revenue recognized	$ 11,400
Maximum [Member] \| Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2020-11-01
Contract liabilities
Remaining performance obligation recognition period	1 year
Propane And Related Equipment [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 300,894	293,214
Retail Sales To End Users [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	174,645	180,417
Wholesale Sales To Resellers [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	102,612	82,704
Other Gas Sales [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	3,792	10,264
Other Revenues
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	19,845	19,829
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	300,894	293,214
Contract assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable	132,570		108,483
Contract assets	3,699		7,079
Contract liabilities
Deferred revenue	52,220		$ 42,911
Deferred revenue recognized	$ 11,400
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2020-11-01
Contract liabilities
Remaining performance obligation recognition period	1 year
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Propane And Related Equipment [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 300,894	293,214
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Retail Sales To End Users [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	174,645	180,417
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Wholesale Sales To Resellers [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	102,612	82,704
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Other Gas Sales [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	3,792	10,264
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Other Revenues
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 19,845	$ 19,829

Fair Value Measurements - Asset

Fair Value Measurements - Assets and Liabilities (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2020	Jul. 31, 2020
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Commodity derivatives propane swap assets	$ 7,161	$ 3,112
Commodity derivatives propane swap liabilities	(1,557)	(5,425)
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Commodity derivatives propane swap assets	7,161	3,112
Commodity derivatives propane swap liabilities	(1,557)	(5,425)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Commodity derivatives propane swap assets	7,161	3,112
Commodity derivatives propane swap liabilities	(1,557)	(5,425)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Commodity derivatives propane swap assets	7,161	3,112
Commodity derivatives propane swap liabilities	$ (1,557)	$ (5,425)

Fair Value Measurements - Other

Fair Value Measurements - Other Financial Instruments (Details) - Level 2 [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2020	Jul. 31, 2020
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt, fair value	$ 2,232.3	$ 2,177.1
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt, fair value	$ 2,157.4	$ 2,054.4

Derivative Instruments and He_3

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2020
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized due to ineffectiveness	$ 0	$ 0
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	7,161,000		$ 3,112,000
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	1,557,000		5,425,000
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Commodity derivatives propane swap assets	6,656,000		2,846,000
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Commodity derivatives propane swap liabilities	1,506,000		5,029,000
Other Assets, Net [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Commodity derivatives propane swap assets	505,000		266,000
Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Commodity derivatives propane swap liabilities	51,000		396,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized due to ineffectiveness	0	$ 0
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	7,161,000		3,112,000
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	1,557,000		5,425,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Commodity derivatives propane swap assets	6,656,000		2,846,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Commodity derivatives propane swap liabilities	1,506,000		5,029,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Other Assets, Net [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Commodity derivatives propane swap assets	505,000		266,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Commodity derivatives propane swap liabilities	$ 51,000		$ 396,000

Derivative Instruments and He_4

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Derivative Collateral (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2020	Jul. 31, 2020
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value of Collateral	$ 9,925	$ 15,831
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral	6,251	510
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value of Collateral	9,381	14,398
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral	5,768	510
Other Assets, Net [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value of Collateral	544	1,433
Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral	483
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value of Collateral	9,925	15,831
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral	6,251	510
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value of Collateral	9,381	14,398
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral	5,768	510
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Other Assets, Net [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value of Collateral	544	$ 1,433
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value of Collateral	$ 483

Derivative Instruments and He_5

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Effect on Earnings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019
Derivative [Line Items]
Interest expense	$ (54,226)	$ (45,697)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Interest expense	$ (46,528)	$ (36,877)

Derivative Instruments and He_6

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Effect on Comprehensive Income and Change in FV (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCI on derivative	$ 5,767	$ (13,627)
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income	(2,150)	(7,479)
Commodity Derivatives Propane [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCI on derivative	5,767	(13,627)
Cost of Sales [Member] \| Commodity Derivatives Propane [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income	(2,150)	(7,479)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCI on derivative	5,767	(13,627)
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income	(2,150)	(7,479)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Commodity Derivatives Propane [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCI on derivative	5,767	(13,627)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Propane [Member] \| Cost of Sales [Member] \| Commodity Derivatives Propane [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income	$ (2,150)	$ (7,479)

Derivative Instruments and He_7

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - AOCI Rollforward (Details) gal in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2020USD ($)gal	Oct. 31, 2019USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items]
Partners' capital balance, beginning	$ (1,208,268,000)	$ (1,138,938,000)
Change in value of derivative	5,767,000	(13,627,000)
Reclassification of losses on derivatives to earnings, net	2,150,000	7,479,000
Partners' capital balance, ending	(1,246,096,000)	(1,191,384,000)
Reclassification of net gain to earnings during next 12 months	5,200,000
Gain (loss) on discontinuation of cash flow hedge due to forecasted transaction probable of not occurring, net	$ 0	0
Number of barrels of propane covered by cash flow hedges \| gal	3.6
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Including Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Partners' capital balance, beginning	$ (2,313,000)	(14,756,000)
Change in value of derivative	5,767,000	(13,627,000)
Reclassification of losses on derivatives to earnings, net	2,150,000	7,479,000
Partners' capital balance, ending	5,604,000	(20,904,000)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Partners' capital balance, beginning	(831,991,000)	(780,403,000)
Change in value of derivative	5,767,000	(13,627,000)
Reclassification of losses on derivatives to earnings, net	2,150,000	7,479,000
Partners' capital balance, ending	(862,117,000)	(824,130,000)
Reclassification of net gain to earnings during next 12 months	5,200,000
Gain (loss) on discontinuation of cash flow hedge due to forecasted transaction probable of not occurring, net	$ 0	0
Number of barrels of propane covered by cash flow hedges \| gal	3.6
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Accumulated Gain (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Including Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Partners' capital balance, beginning	$ (2,313,000)	(14,756,000)
Change in value of derivative	5,767,000	(13,627,000)
Reclassification of losses on derivatives to earnings, net	2,150,000	7,479,000
Partners' capital balance, ending	$ 5,604,000	$ (20,904,000)

Derivative Instruments and He_8

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Credit Risk (Details)	Oct. 31, 2020USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items]
Maximum loss due to credit risk	$ 3,500,000
Open derivative contracts with credit risk features	0
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Maximum loss due to credit risk	3,500,000
Open derivative contracts with credit risk features	$ 0

Transactions With Related Par_3

Transactions With Related Parties (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Transactions With Related Parties (Details) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2020USD ($)employee	Oct. 31, 2019USD ($)
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Entity Number of Employees \| employee	0
Ferrellgas Inc., General Partner [Member] \| Operating Expense [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Expenses reimbursed to related party \| $	$ 60,980	$ 63,471
Ferrellgas Inc., General Partner [Member] \| General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Expenses reimbursed to related party \| $	$ 6,719	6,487
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Entity Number of Employees \| employee	0
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Ferrellgas Inc., General Partner [Member] \| Operating Expense [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Expenses reimbursed to related party \| $	$ 60,980	63,471
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Ferrellgas Inc., General Partner [Member] \| General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Expenses reimbursed to related party \| $	$ 6,719	$ 6,487
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Entity Number of Employees \| employee	0
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Entity Number of Employees \| employee	0

Contingencies And Commitments (

Contingencies And Commitments (Details)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
Contingencies And Commitments (Details)	Aug. 31, 2019USD ($)item	Oct. 31, 2020USD ($)item
Class Action Related To Cylinder Fill Level [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Settlement paid \| $	$ 6,250,000
Number of claims dismissed \| item	11
Number of cases \| item	24	13
Lawsuit Related To Sale Of Jamex Transfer Services [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of former officers \| item		2
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member] \| Fixed rate, 8.625%, due 2020
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Potential liability as co-issuer and co-obligor \| $		$ 357,000,000
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member] \| Fixed Rate Six Point Five Zero Due Two Thousand Twenty One [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Potential liability as co-issuer and co-obligor \| $		500,000,000
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member] \| Fixed Rate Six Point Seven Five Due Two Thousand Twenty Three [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Potential liability as co-issuer and co-obligor \| $		500,000,000
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member] \| Fixed Rate Six Point Seven Five Due Two Thousand twenty Two [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Potential liability as co-issuer and co-obligor \| $		$ 475,000,000
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Class Action Related To Cylinder Fill Level [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Settlement paid \| $	$ 6,250,000
Number of claims dismissed \| item	11
Number of cases \| item	24	13
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Lawsuit Related To Sale Of Jamex Transfer Services [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of former officers \| item		2

Net Earnings (Loss) Per Commo_3

Net Earnings (Loss) Per Common Unitholders' Interest (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Common unitholders' interest in net earnings (loss)	$ (45,601)	$ (44,891)
Weighted average common units outstanding, basic and diluted	97,152,700	97,152,700
Basic and diluted net loss per common unit	$ (0.47)	$ (0.46)

Guarantor financial informati_3

Guarantor financial information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2020	Jul. 31, 2020	Jun. 30, 2015
Fixed Rate Six Point Seven Five Due Two Thousand Twenty Three [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount			$ 500
Interest rate, as a percent	6.75%	6.75%	6.75%
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Ownership percentage	100.00%
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Fixed Rate Six Point Seven Five Due Two Thousand Twenty Three [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount	$ 500		$ 500
Interest rate, as a percent	6.75%	6.75%	6.75%

Guarantor financial informati_4

Guarantor financial information - Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2020	Jul. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2019
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 299,527	$ 333,761	$ 29,805	$ 11,054
Accounts and notes receivable, net	119,488	101,438
Inventories	78,980	72,664
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	40,088	35,944
Total current assets	538,083	543,807
Property, plant and equipment, net	592,132	591,042
Goodwill, net	246,946	247,195
Intangible assets, net	101,812	104,049
Operating lease, right-of-use assets	100,349	107,349
Other assets, net	73,522	74,748
Total assets	1,652,844	1,668,190
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	44,641	33,944
Current portion of long-term debt	859,095	859,095
Current operating lease liabilities	28,280	29,345
Other current liabilities	186,938	167,466
Total current liabilities	1,118,954	1,089,850
Long-term debt	1,647,106	1,646,396
Operating lease liabilities	83,337	89,022
Other liabilities	49,543	51,190
Contingencies and commitments
Partners' capital (deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	5,534	(2,303)
Total Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. partners' deficit	(1,237,566)	(1,200,042)
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	1,652,844	1,668,190
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	299,522	333,755	29,733	11,046
Accounts and notes receivable, net	119,488	101,438
Inventories	78,980	72,664
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	40,044	35,897
Total current assets	538,034	543,754
Property, plant and equipment, net	592,132	591,042
Goodwill, net	246,946	247,195
Intangible assets, net	101,812	104,049
Operating lease, right-of-use assets	100,349	107,349
Other assets, net	73,522	74,748
Total assets	1,652,795	1,668,137
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	44,641	33,944
Current portion of long-term debt	502,095	502,095
Current operating lease liabilities	28,280	29,345
Other current liabilities	159,910	148,136
Total current liabilities	734,926	713,520
Long-term debt	1,647,106	1,646,396
Operating lease liabilities	83,337	89,022
Other liabilities	49,543	51,190
Contingencies and commitments
Partners' capital (deficit)
Partners' equity	(867,721)	(829,678)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	5,604	(2,313)
Total Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. partners' deficit	(862,117)	(831,991)
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	1,652,795	1,668,137
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Reportable Legal Entities [Member] \| Parent Company [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	296,890	332,244	29,732	11,045
Accounts and notes receivable, net	15,547	11,879
Intercompany Receivables, Current	87,191	69,980
Inventories	78,980	72,664
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	40,044	35,897
Total current assets	518,652	522,664
Property, plant and equipment, net	592,132	591,042
Goodwill, net	246,946	247,195
Intangible assets, net	101,812	104,049
Investment in Ferrellgas, L.P.	37,821	37,662
Operating lease, right-of-use assets	100,349	107,349
Other assets, net	71,029	72,137
Total assets	1,668,741	1,682,098
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	44,641	33,944
Current portion of long-term debt	502,095	502,095
Current operating lease liabilities	28,280	29,345
Other current liabilities	175,856	162,097
Total current liabilities	750,872	727,481
Long-term debt	1,647,106	1,646,396
Operating lease liabilities	83,337	89,022
Other liabilities	49,543	51,190
Contingencies and commitments
Partners' capital (deficit)
Partners' equity	(867,721)	(829,678)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	5,604	(2,313)
Total Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. partners' deficit	(862,117)	(831,991)
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	1,668,741	1,682,098
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Reportable Legal Entities [Member] \| Subsidiary Issuer [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	1	1	$ 1	$ 1
Total current assets	1	1
Total assets	1	1
Current liabilities:
Contingencies and commitments
Partners' capital (deficit)
Partners' equity	1	1
Total Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. partners' deficit	1	1
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	1	1
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Reportable Legal Entities [Member] \| Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Current assets:
Accounts and notes receivable, net		24
Total current assets		24
Other assets, net	2,255	2,255
Total assets	2,255	2,279
Current liabilities:
Contingencies and commitments
Partners' capital (deficit)
Partners' equity	2,255	2,279
Total Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. partners' deficit	2,255	2,279
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	2,255	2,279
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Reportable Legal Entities [Member] \| Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	2,631	1,510
Accounts and notes receivable, net	103,941	89,535
Total current assets	106,572	91,045
Other assets, net	238	356
Total assets	106,810	91,401
Current liabilities:
Intercompany Payables	87,191	69,980
Other current liabilities	(15,946)	(13,961)
Total current liabilities	71,245	56,019
Contingencies and commitments
Partners' capital (deficit)
Partners' equity	35,565	35,382
Total Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. partners' deficit	35,565	35,382
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	106,810	91,401
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Eliminations [Member]
Current assets:
Intercompany Receivables, Current	(87,191)	(69,980)
Total current assets	(87,191)	(69,980)
Investment in Ferrellgas, L.P.	(37,821)	(37,662)
Total assets	(125,012)	(107,642)
Current liabilities:
Intercompany Payables	(87,191)	(69,980)
Total current liabilities	(87,191)	(69,980)
Contingencies and commitments
Partners' capital (deficit)
Partners' equity	(37,821)	(37,662)
Total Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. partners' deficit	(37,821)	(37,662)
Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit)	$ (125,012)	$ (107,642)

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Guarantor financial information - Statements of Earnings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019
Revenues:
Revenues	$ 300,894	$ 293,214
Costs and expenses:
Operating expense - personnel, vehicle, plant and other	109,027	114,543
Operating expense - equipment lease expense	6,830	8,388
Depreciation and amortization expense	21,390	19,219
General and administrative expense	13,080	9,695
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	708	795
Loss on asset sales and disposals	813	2,235
Operating income	7,752	630
Interest expense	(54,226)	(45,697)
Other income (expense), net	108	(132)
Loss before income taxes	(46,366)	(45,199)
Income tax expense (benefit)	87	518
Net loss	(46,453)	(45,717)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	7,917	(6,148)
Comprehensive loss	(38,536)	(51,865)
Propane [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues	281,049	273,385
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales	137,627	134,028
Other Revenues
Revenues:
Revenues	19,845	19,829
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales	3,667	3,681
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues	300,894	293,214
Costs and expenses:
Operating expense - personnel, vehicle, plant and other	109,027	114,543
Operating expense - equipment lease expense	6,830	8,388
Depreciation and amortization expense	21,390	19,219
General and administrative expense	13,076	9,696
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	708	795
Loss on asset sales and disposals	813	2,235
Operating income	7,756	629
Interest expense	(46,528)	(36,877)
Other income (expense), net	108	(132)
Loss before income taxes	(38,664)	(36,380)
Income tax expense (benefit)	87	518
Net loss	(38,751)	(36,898)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	7,917	(6,148)
Comprehensive loss	(30,834)	(43,046)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Propane [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues	281,049	273,385
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales	137,627	134,028
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Other Revenues
Revenues:
Revenues	19,845	19,829
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales	3,667	3,681
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Reportable Legal Entities [Member] \| Parent Company [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues	300,894	293,214
Costs and expenses:
Operating expense - personnel, vehicle, plant and other	109,027	114,543
Operating expense - equipment lease expense	6,830	8,388
Depreciation and amortization expense	21,390	19,107
General and administrative expense	13,074	9,695
Non-cash employee stock ownership plan compensation charge	708	795
Loss on asset sales and disposals	813	2,235
Operating income	7,758	742
Interest expense	(45,901)	(35,691)
Other income (expense), net	129	(132)
Loss before income taxes	(38,014)	(35,081)
Income tax expense (benefit)	87	518
Equity in earnings (loss) of Ferrellgas, L.P.	292	(1,464)
Net loss	(37,809)	(37,063)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	7,917	(6,148)
Comprehensive loss	(29,892)	(43,211)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Reportable Legal Entities [Member] \| Parent Company [Member] \| Propane [Member]
Revenues:
Revenues	281,049	273,385
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales	137,627	134,028
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Reportable Legal Entities [Member] \| Parent Company [Member] \| Other Revenues
Revenues:
Revenues	19,845	19,829
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales	3,667	3,681
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Reportable Legal Entities [Member] \| Subsidiary Issuer [Member]
Costs and expenses:
General and administrative expense	2	1
Operating income	(2)	(1)
Loss before income taxes	(2)	(1)
Net loss	(2)	(1)
Comprehensive loss	(2)	(1)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Reportable Legal Entities [Member] \| Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Costs and expenses:
Other income (expense), net	(21)
Loss before income taxes	(21)
Net loss	(21)
Comprehensive loss	(21)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Reportable Legal Entities [Member] \| Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Costs and expenses:
Operating expense - personnel, vehicle, plant and other	737	885
Depreciation and amortization expense		112
Operating income	(737)	(997)
Interest expense	(627)	(1,186)
Other income (expense), net	1,679	720
Loss before income taxes	315	(1,463)
Net loss	315	(1,463)
Comprehensive loss	315	(1,463)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Eliminations [Member]
Costs and expenses:
Operating expense - personnel, vehicle, plant and other	(737)	(885)
Operating income	737	885
Other income (expense), net	(1,679)	(720)
Loss before income taxes	(942)	165
Equity in earnings (loss) of Ferrellgas, L.P.	(292)	1,464
Net loss	(1,234)	1,629
Comprehensive loss	$ (1,234)	$ 1,629

Guarantor financial informati_6

Guarantor financial information - Statements of Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2020	Jul. 31, 2019
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$ (11,491)	$ 7,111
Cash flows from investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired		(6,400)
Capital expenditures	(19,454)	(18,126)
Proceeds from sale of assets	1,407	835
Cash payments to construct assets in connection with future lease transactions		(16,879)
Cash receipts in connection with leased vehicles		5,863
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(18,047)	(34,707)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Reductions on long-term debt	(696)	(512)
Net additions to (reductions in) short-term borrowings		37,000
Net additions to (reductions in) collateralized short-term borrowings		11,000
Cash paid for financing costs and other	(2,297)	(1,102)
Cash payments for principal portion of lease liability	(1,703)	(38)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(4,696)	46,347
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(34,234)	18,751
Cash and cash equivalents	299,527	29,805	$ 333,761	$ 11,054
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(11,490)	7,147
Cash flows from investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired		(6,400)
Capital expenditures	(19,454)	(18,126)
Proceeds from sale of assets	1,407	835
Cash payments to construct assets in connection with future lease transactions		(16,879)
Cash receipts in connection with leased vehicles		5,863
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(18,047)	(34,707)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions		(101)
Reductions on long-term debt	(696)	(512)
Net additions to (reductions in) short-term borrowings		37,000
Net additions to (reductions in) collateralized short-term borrowings		11,000
Cash paid for financing costs and other	(2,297)	(1,102)
Cash payments for principal portion of lease liability	(1,703)	(38)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(4,696)	46,247
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(34,233)	18,687
Cash and cash equivalents	299,522	29,733	333,755	11,046
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Reportable Legal Entities [Member] \| Parent Company [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(9,925)	21,350
Cash flows from investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired		(6,400)
Capital expenditures	(19,454)	(18,126)
Proceeds from sale of assets	1,407	835
Cash payments to construct assets in connection with future lease transactions		(16,879)
Cash receipts in connection with leased vehicles		5,863
Intercompany loan to affiliate	(2,686)	(3,203)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(20,733)	(37,910)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions		(101)
Reductions on long-term debt	(696)	(512)
Net additions to (reductions in) short-term borrowings		37,000
Cash paid for financing costs and other	(2,297)	(1,102)
Cash payments for principal portion of lease liability	(1,703)	(38)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(4,696)	35,247
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(35,354)	18,687
Cash and cash equivalents	296,890	29,732	332,244	11,045
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Reportable Legal Entities [Member] \| Subsidiary Issuer [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(2)	(1)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net changes in advances with consolidated entities	2	1
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	2	1
Cash and cash equivalents	1	1	1	$ 1
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Reportable Legal Entities [Member] \| Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	3	506
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net changes in advances with consolidated entities	(3)	(506)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(3)	(506)
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Reportable Legal Entities [Member] \| Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(2,687)	(3,708)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Cash collected from securitization of accounts receivable	153,131	161,600
Cash remitted for accounts receivable	(152,010)	(172,600)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	1,121	(11,000)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net additions to (reductions in) collateralized short-term borrowings		11,000
Net changes in advances with consolidated entities	2,687	3,708
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	2,687	14,708
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	1,121
Cash and cash equivalents	2,631		$ 1,510
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	1,121	(11,000)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Cash collected from securitization of accounts receivable	(153,131)	(161,600)
Cash remitted for accounts receivable	152,010	172,600
Intercompany loan to affiliate	2,686	3,203
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	1,565	14,203
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net changes in advances with consolidated entities	(2,686)	(3,203)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	$ (2,686)	$ (3,203)

Subsequent Events (Details)

Subsequent Events (Details) - Fixed rate, 8.625%, due 2020	Dec. 10, 2020	Jun. 07, 2020
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Aggregate principal percentage under forbearance		77.00%
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Aggregate principal percentage under forbearance	74.00%
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Aggregate principal percentage under forbearance		77.00%
Ferrellgas, L.P. [Member] \| Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Aggregate principal percentage under forbearance	74.00%
Ferrellgas Finance Corp. [Member] \| Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Aggregate principal percentage under forbearance	74.00%
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. [Member] \| Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Aggregate principal percentage under forbearance	74.00%