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Debt - Restricted Net Assets (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
UGI Utilities | Senior Notes | 4.98% Senior Notes, due March 2044
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Amount of net assets restricted from transfer to parent company under different agreements	$ 1,600

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