EXHIBIT 99.1

                                  PRESS RELEASE

September 29, 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 October 31,
2000 (the "Expiration Date"). Through September 27, 2000 approximately
$3,173,000 principal amount of the Subordinated Notes have been tendered.
Tenders of Subordinated Notes pursuant to the Offer may be withdrawn at any time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.