EXHIBIT 23.4

                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

     We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to
the use of our report dated July 17, 2003 with respect to the consolidated
balance sheets of Aquila Gas Pipeline Corporation and Subsidiaries as of
September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001 and the related consolidated statements
of income, stockholder's equity and cash flows for the periods ended September
30, 2002 and December 31, 2001 and 2000 and our report dated July 15, 2003 with
respect to the consolidated balance sheet of Oasis Pipe Line Company and
Subsidiaries as of December 27, 2002 and the related consolidated statement of
income, shareholders' equity and cash flows for the period then ended in the
Prospectus Supplement of Heritage Propane Partners, L.P. for the offering of
common units representing limited partner interests.


                                                  /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

December 5, 2003
San Antonio, Texas