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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE BALANCE
SHEET OF AMERIGAS FINANCE CORP. AS OF MARCH 31, 1999 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS
ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH BALANCE SHEET INCLUDED IN AMERIGAS PARTNERS'
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 1999.
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<NAME> AMERIGAS FINANCE CORP.
       
                             
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