EXHIBIT 21.1
 
                        SUBSIDIARIES OF THE PARTNERSHIP



                       SUBSIDIARY                                          STATE OF ORGANIZATION
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National Propane, L.P.                                                            Delaware
 
National Sales & Service, Inc.                                                    Delaware
 
Carib Gas Corporation of St. Croix                                                Delaware
 
Carib Gas Corporation of St. Thomas                                               Delaware