EXHIBIT 99.1

                                  PRESS RELEASE

December 15, 2000 - All Star Gas Corporation announced today that it has
extended the period during which the Offer to Exchange (the "Offer") dated
November 2, 2000 with respect to its 12 7/8% Senior Secured Notes due 2000 (the
"Senior Notes") is open.

         The Offer expires at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Standard time, on January 3,
2001 (the "Expiration Date"). As of December 15, 2000, the entire $50,880,000
outstanding principal amount of the Senior Notes have been tendered. Tenders of
Senior Notes pursuant to the Offer may be withdrawn at any time prior to the
Expiration Date.

         This press release contains statements that are forward looking. These
statements are not projections or assured results.

         For additional information contact Valeria Schall, All Star Gas
Corporation, 417-532- 3103.