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3. INVENTORIES
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
3. INVENTORIES

Inventories consisted primarily of bulk ethanol and unleaded fuel, and are valued at the lower-of-cost-or-market, with cost determined on a first-in, first-out basis. Inventory balances consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

   March 31, 2014   December 31, 2013 
Finished goods  $16,920   $10,287 
Raw materials   7,280    9,418 
Work in progress   3,152    2,766 
Other   945    915 
Total  $28,297   $23,386