EXHIBIT 21.1
 
                        SUBSIDIARIES OF THE PARTNERSHIP
 


                                                                                                      STATE OF
SUBSIDIARY                                                                                          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


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