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Segment Information - Reconciliation of Partnership Adjusted EBITDA (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information |  |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization |  | $ (100.6) | $ (91.0) | [1]
Operating income |  | $ 305.5 | $ 83.3 | [1]
General Partnership interest in AmeriGas OLP (percentage) |  | 1.01% | 1.01% |
Amerigas Propane |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information |  |  |  |
Partnership Adjusted EBITDA |  | $ 177.7 | $ 188.5 |
Depreciation and amortization |  | (49.2) | (49.4) |
Noncontrolling interests | [2] | 1.1 | 0.6 |
Operating income |  | $ 129.6 | $ 139.7 |
[1] | Certain amounts have been restated to reflect the current-year changes in our segment presentation as described above.
[2] | Principally represents the General Partner’s 1.01% interest in AmeriGas OLP.

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