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Inventories
9 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2013
Inventories [Abstract]  
Inventories
5. Inventories
 
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 29,
 
September 29,
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
Propane, fuel oil and refined fuels and natural gas
 
$
65,671
  
$
83,543
 
Appliances
  
3,278
   
4,633
 
 
        
 
 
$
68,949
  
$
88,176