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Debt - Restrictive Covenants (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017
Energy Services | Energy Services Credit Agreement |
Debt Instrument |
Maximum ratio of Total Indebtedness to EBITDA | 3.50
Minimum ratio of EBITDA to interest expense | 3.50
UGI Utilities | 2015 UGI Utilities Credit Agreement |
Debt Instrument |
Ratio of Consolidated Debt to Consolidated Total Capital | 0.65
UGI Utilities | Senior Notes |
Debt Instrument |
Ratio of Consolidated Debt to Consolidated Total Capital | 0.65

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