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Segment Information (Details 1) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Reconciliation of partnership EBITDA |  |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization | $ (87.1) |  | $ (60.3) |
Operating income (loss) | 296.1 |  | 188.3 |
AmeriGas Propane [Member] |  |  |  |
Reconciliation of partnership EBITDA |  |  |  |
Partnership EBITDA | 187.8 | [1] | 83.7 | [1]
Depreciation and amortization | (49.4) |  | (24.2) |
Noncontrolling interests | 1.5 | [2] | 0.6 | [2]
Operating income (loss) | $ 139.9 |  | $ 60.1 |
[1] | The following table provides a reconciliation of Partnership EBITDA to AmeriGas Propane operating income:Three Months Ended December 31, 2012 2011Partnership EBITDA $187.8 $83.7Depreciation and amortization (49.4) (24.2)Noncontrolling interests (i) 1.5 0.6Operating income $139.9 $60.1
[2] | Principally represents the General Partner’s 1.01% interest in AmeriGas OLP.

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