Inventories (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 30, 2013

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
	March 30,		September 29,
	2013		2012
Propane, fuel oil and refined fuels and natural gas	$	71,836	$	83,543
Appliances		3,573		4,633
	$	75,409	$	88,176