<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM  THE
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AND INCOME STATEMENT OF UGI UTILITIES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES AS OF AND FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN UGI
UTILITIES, INC.'S QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE
30, 2000
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> UGI UTILITIES, INC.
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<FN>
<F1>
There are no publicly held shares outstanding
</FN>