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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information - Commitments (Details) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] |
Minimum total payments required for natural gas contracts | $ 1,632.2
Spire Missouri |
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] |
Minimum total payments required for natural gas contracts | 1,264.6
Spire Alabama |
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] |
Minimum total payments required for natural gas contracts | $ 244.7

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