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                                                                Exhibit 23.1


                         Consent of Independent Auditors



Board of Directors and Partners
Inergy, L.P.


We consent to the  incorporation  by  reference  in the  Registration
Statements  (Form S-3 No.  333-108359,  No.  333-101165 and No.333-100023
and Form S-8 No.  333-83872)  of Inergy,  L.P.  and the related
Prospectus' of our report dated  September 5, 2003,  with respect to the
consolidated  financial  statements of United Propane,  Inc. and Subsidiary
included in this Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.



                                                         /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP


Kansas City, Missouri
October 10, 2003