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Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2019
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Contract with customer, liability | $ 115 | $ 114
Contract with customer, liability, revenue recognized | $ 89 | $ 91
Natural Gas Transportation and Gathering Services |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Term of contract with customer (up to) | 30 years |
Storage Services |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Term of contract with customer (up to) | 1 year |
Natural Gas |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Term of contract with customer (up to) | 15 years |
Midstream & Marketing |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Revenue, remaining performance obligation | $ 1,900 |
UGI Utilities |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Revenue, remaining performance obligation | $ 200 |

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