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Disaggregation of Revenue - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |
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Mar. 30, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 30, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | Sep. 29, 2018
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Contract with customer, liability revenue recognized | $ 25,988 | $ 22,738 | $ 59,146 | $ 53,821 |
Contract assets | $ 32,435 |  | $ 32,435 |  | $ 9,606
Propane [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of revenue generated from contract with customers | 86.00% |  |  |  |
Fuel Oil and Refined Fuels [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of revenue generated from contract with customers | 8.00% |  |  |  |
Natural Gas and Electricity [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of revenue generated from contract with customers | 4.00% |  |  |  |

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