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EXHIBIT 99.2
PRESS RELEASE
July 31, 2000 - All Star Gas Corporation announced today that it has extended
the period during which the Offer to Exchange and the Consent Solicitation
(collectively, the "Offer") dated June 30, 2000 with respect to its 9%
Subordinated Debentures due 2007 (the "Subordinated Notes") is open.
The Offer expires at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Standard time, on August 31,
2000 (the "Expiration Date"). Approximately $886,000 principal amount of the
Subordinated Notes have been tendered. Tenders of 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may be withdrawn at any time prior to the Expiration Date.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.
