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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-14-413222
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20141114
ITEM INFORMATION:		Amendments to the Registrant's Code of Ethics, or Waiver of a Provision of the Code of Ethics
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20141114
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20141114

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			STAR GAS PARTNERS LP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001002590
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RETAIL-RETAIL STORES, NEC [5990]
		IRS NUMBER:				061437793
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-14129
		FILM NUMBER:		141224165

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2187 ATLANTIC ST
		CITY:			STAMFORD
		STATE:			CT
		ZIP:			06902
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2033287300

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2187 ATLANTIC STREET
		CITY:			STAMFORD
		STATE:			CT
		ZIP:			06902
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
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</B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center> <P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CURRENT REPORT </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Pursuant
to Section&nbsp;13 or 15(d) </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) November&nbsp;14, 2014 </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>STAR GAS PARTNERS, L.P. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>06-1437793</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(State or other jurisdiction</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>of incorporation)</B></P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>File Number)</B></P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Identification No.)</B></P></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>9 West Broad Street, Stamford, CT 06902 </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Registrant&#146;s telephone number, including area code <U>(203)&nbsp;328-7310</U> </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Not Applicable </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Former
name or former address, if changed since last report.) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Check the appropriate box below
if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:10pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="10%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">Item&nbsp;5.05</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Amendments to the Registrant&#146;s Code of Ethics, or Waiver of a Provision of the Code of Ethics. </TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Star Gas Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the &#147;Partnership&#148;) announced today that the Board of Directors of the
Partnership&#146;s general partner had approved amendments to the Partnership&#146;s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the &#147;Code&#148;) relating to the procedure for reporting allegations of misconduct; treatment of proprietary or
confidential information; relationships with customers, suppliers, competitors and employees; and procedures for amending or waiving the Code. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The description of the amendments to the Code contained in this report is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Code
filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The Code, as amended, is available in the Corporate Governance section of the Partnership&#146;s website at www.star-gas.com. </P>
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<TD WIDTH="10%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><B>Item&nbsp;9.01.</B></TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B>Financial Statements and Exhibits. </B></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Exhibit 99.1 Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, as amended
November&nbsp;14, 2014. </P>

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registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>Exhibit 99.1 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">DATE OF ISSUE: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">NOVEMBER 14, 2014 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SUPERCEDES: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">NOVEMBER 26, 2013 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SUBJECT: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">102 CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">SECTION: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">100 BUSINESS PRACTICES&nbsp;&amp; GOVERNANCE </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>To Whom the Code Applies </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Code applies to all
employees of Star Gas Partners, L.P. and its direct and indirect subsidiaries (collectively &#147;Star Gas Partners&#148;), including, but not limited to, its principal executive officer; principal financial officer; principal accounting officer; or
persons performing similar functions, as well as the directors of the general partner of Star Gas Partners. Its purpose is to deter wrongdoing and to provide full, fair, timely and understandable disclosures in public filings. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>The Standard of Conduct </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Star Gas Partners employees must
maintain the highest standards of ethical conduct in their work. Behaving ethically means avoiding: actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships; lying; cheating; and stealing; as well as deception and
subterfuge. Behaving ethically also means personal compliance with all applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Every employee records
information of some kind, which is used for business purposes. Full, fair, accurate, understandable and timely reporting of information is critical. Any employee who falsifies, alters, or misrepresents data or information, (including financial
information), whether in a filing with an administrative agency or in a public communication, will be severely disciplined if not discharged. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>Accurate
Periodic Reports </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As you are aware, full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosures in Star Gas Partners&#146; reports filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (&#147;SEC&#148;) is legally required and is essential to the success of its business. Please exercise the highest standards of care in preparing such reports in accordance with the following guidelines: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">All Star Gas Partners accounting records, as well as reports produced from those records, must be in accordance with the laws of each applicable jurisdiction. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">All records must fairly and accurately reflect the transactions or occurrences to which they relate. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">All records must fairly and accurately reflect, in reasonable detail, the Star Gas Partners&#146; assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. </TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Star Gas Partners&#146; accounting records must not contain any false or intentionally misleading entries. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">No transactions should be intentionally misclassified as to accounts, departments or accounting periods. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">All transactions must be supported by accurate documentation in reasonable detail and recorded in the proper account and in the proper accounting period. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">No information should be concealed from the internal auditors or the independent auditors. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Compliance with Star Gas Partners&#146; system of internal accounting controls is required. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>Reporting
Misconduct </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The duty and responsibility to accurately and honestly report information and to not lie, cheat, steal or deceive extends to and includes
the duty to report those who breach this duty and responsibility and to provide information or participate in a proceeding wherein someone is alleged to have violated this duty and responsibility. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>People Who Report Misconduct Are Protected </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Employees who
report unethical conduct, or who provide information in an investigation of alleged unethical behavior, are protected against retaliation or adverse employment actions for reporting the unethical conduct or participating in the investigation. This
protection extends to, but is not limited to, employees who report alleged violations of the SEC rules relating to fraud against shareholders or any federal or state securities or anti fraud law. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>To Whom Is The Report To Be Made </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All actual or suspected
fraud, misconduct, illegal activity and fraudulent financial reporting of any kind whatsoever or other concerns regarding accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing matters should be reported directly to Senior Management and the Manager
&#150; Compliance / Internal Audit. Employees may report through the anonymous Employee Awareness Hotline, the Hotline <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">E-Mail</FONT> address, or by calling the Manager &#150; Compliance / Internal Audit. The contact
information for each of the above is noted below. Additionally, the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors may be contacted at the email address listed below. The Company will treat all such calls and notifications as confidential
and protect employee identity to the extent consistent with its legal obligations. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Employee Awareness Hotline &#150; 1.866.509.0821 </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Email &#150; StarGasHotline@gmail.com </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Manager &#150; Compliance / Internal Audit &#150; 1.203.325.5446 </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Audit Committee Chairman &#150; Bill Nicoletti &#150; billnicoletti@gmail.com </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>Insider Trading/Access To
Non-Public Information </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If you learn information that directly or indirectly relates to Star Gas Partners or could impact its value or unit price, you
must not share that information with anyone, except employees or advisers of Star Gas Partners who have a business reason to know what you know and who are also subject to obligations to maintain the confidentiality of such information. It would be
illegal for you to personally invest, or cause others (e.g., friends, relatives) to invest for them or for you based on that information. Star Gas Partners has adopted a separate Insider Trading Policy, which includes, among other provisions,
specific prohibitions on trading on non-public information or &#147;tipping&#148; others who might trade. </P>

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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Employees, Officers and Directors must never take for themselves personally opportunities that are discovered through the use of corporate property,
information or position. Likewise, employees, Officers and Directors must never use corporate property, information, or position for personal gain or to compete with Star Gas Partners. Your work hours are to be devoted solely to activities directly
related to Star Gas Partners business. You may not perform work for or solicit business for any other employer. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>Proper Use Of Star Gas Partners Assets
</U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All Company assets, (e.g., phones, computers, etc.) should be used for legitimate business purposes. Carelessness and waste are unacceptable. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>Proprietary And / Or Confidential Information </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Proprietary information is sensitive, confidential, private or classified technical, financial, personnel or business information entrusted to you by Star Gas
Partners or its customers, including non-public information that might be of use to Star Gas Partners&#146; competitors or harmful to Star Gas Partners or its customers. This includes trade secrets. You must not misuse or disclose such information
to non-employees of Star Gas Partners (including family and friends), other than disclosure that is legally mandated. This obligation on your part not to disclose or misuse Star Gas Partners proprietary/confidential information continues when and if
you leave Star Gas Partners for whatever reason. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>Relationships With Customers / Suppliers/Competitors/Employees </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">You must treat all customers/suppliers/competitors/employees fairly and according to applicable laws, customs and regulations. You should not take advantage of
anyone through manipulation, concealment, abuse of privileged information, misrepresentation of material facts, or any other unfair dealing practice. Business decisions regarding suppliers must be made on the basis of quality, delivery, value and
reliability of the product or service offered. Employees may not borrow money or accept advances or other personal payments from any person or company doing or seeking to do business with Star Gas Partners. The receipt of gifts, gratuities and the
like that go beyond the common courtesies normally associated with accepted business practice and that could compromise your ability to make fair and objective business decisions is prohibited. Similarly, the giving of such gifts or gratuities on
behalf of the Company is prohibited. Ceremonial gifts and mementos such as T shirts, mugs and pens are usually appropriate. Tickets to sporting events and cultural events are usually appropriate provided the number, value and frequency of such
tickets is not excessive. Routine business meals are usually appropriate, but lavish entertainment is not. Entertainment that requires air travel or an overnight stay is almost never appropriate and must be approved by your supervisor in advance.
When you are in doubt about the above guidelines you should consult your supervisor. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>Conflicts of Interest </U></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A &#147;conflict&#148; occurs when an individual&#146;s private interest interferes or even appears to interfere in any way with the person&#146;s professional
relationships and/or the interests of Star Gas Partners. You are conflicted if you take actions or have interests that may make it difficult for you to perform your work for Star Gas Partners objectively and effectively. Likewise, you are conflicted
if you or a member of your family receives personal benefits as a result of your position in Star Gas Partners (directly or through a company they are employed by or in which they have an ownership interest). You should avoid even the appearance of
such a conflict. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Accordingly, Star Gas Partners Personnel are not permitted to maintain any personal, financial, or family interest that is in conflict
with, or could in any way keep the individual from acting in the best interests of, Star Gas Partners. For example, there is a likely conflict of interest if you: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">cause Star Gas Partners to engage in business transactions with yourself or your relatives or friends; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">are employed by (or give any assistance to) any competitor of Star Gas Partners; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">invest money in a closely held entity that competes with Star Gas Partners or does business with Star Gas Partners. Substantial investments in publicly held companies may also be improper if those companies compete with
Star Gas Partners or do business with Star Gas Partners; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">use Star Gas Partners&#146; property or your position at Star Gas Partners to further your personal interests. </TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">use nonpublic Star Gas Partners client or vendor information for personal gain by you, relatives or friends (including securities transactions based on such information); </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">receive a loan, or guarantee of obligations from Star Gas Partners or a third party as a result of your position at Star Gas Partners. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">become aware of a favorable business opportunity that is related to Star Gas Partners&#146; business, it is improper for you to personally take advantage of that opportunity without first consulting with senior
management or the board of directors; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">compete, or prepare to compete, with Star Gas Partners while still employed by Star Gas Partners. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All direct
or indirect conflicts of interest must be reported to corporate management as soon as they are recognized. Employees facing potential conflicts of interest should discuss the circumstances with corporate management before taking any action that
might lead to an actual conflict. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If you think you have been, are, or may become conflicted, report the situation to Star Gas Partners&#146; Vice
President Controller (203-325-5419) and / or Manager &#150; Compliance / Internal Audit (203-325-5446) immediately. The prompt reporting of such situations will be favorably weighted should it be determined that corrective actions need to be
administered. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>Waivers/Changes </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Any changes or
amendments to this Code must be approved by the Board of Directors. Any waivers of any provisions of this Code that apply to executive officers or directors must be approved by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. The approval of waivers
of any provisions of this Code that apply to persons besides executive officers or directors must be approved by the Chief Executive Officer and reported to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. For purposes of this Code, the term
&#147;waiver&#148; means the approval of a material departure from the provisions of this Code. The Audit Committee will report any waivers of provisions of this Code to the full Board of Directors. Any waiver or change (excluding changes that are
technical, administrative or non-substantive in nature) in any provisions of this Code that applies to the principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller or other executive officer or director
will be in writing and will be promptly disclosed to the public, in accordance with rules applicable to public companies like Star Gas Partners. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><U>Accountability </U></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Violations of this Code will result in
discipline up to and including termination and/or civil and/or criminal prosecution. </P>
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