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Document Information [Line Items]  
Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Jun. 10, 2025
Entity File Number 001-32593
Entity Registrant Name GLOBAL PARTNERS LP
Entity Central Index Key 0001323468
Entity Tax Identification Number 74-3140887
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity Address, Address Line One P.O. Box 9161
Entity Address, Address Line Two 800 South Street
Entity Address, City or Town Waltham
Entity Address, State or Province MA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 02454-9161
City Area Code 781
Local Phone Number 894-8800
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Common Units Representing Limited Partner Interests [Member]  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Units representing limited partner interests
Trading Symbol GLP
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Series B Preferred Stock [Member]  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security 9.50% Series B Fixed Rate Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Units representing limited partner interests
Trading Symbol GLP pr B
Security Exchange Name NYSE