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Inventories (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Dec. 28, 2013
Inventories [Abstract]  
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
 
 
December 28,
2013
  
September 28,
2013
 
 
 
  
 
Propane, fuel oil and refined fuels and natural gas
 
$
98,811
  
$
75,885
 
Appliances
  
1,692
   
1,738
 
 
 
$
100,503
  
$
77,623