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Document Information [Line Items]  
Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Jul. 30, 2026
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 275 Grove Street
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 3-400
Entity Address, City or Town Newton
Entity Address, State or Province MA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 02466
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