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Inventories (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Jun. 23, 2012
Inventories [Abstract]  
Schedule of inventory

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using a weighted average method for propane, fuel oil and refined fuels and natural gas, and a standard cost basis for appliances, which approximates average cost. Inventories consist of the following:

 

   As of 
   June 23,   September 24, 
   2012   2011 

Propane, fuel oil and refined fuels and natural gas

  $50,969    $64,601  

Appliances and related parts

   1,362     1,306  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $52,331    $65,907