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the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

 

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STAR GAS PARTNERS, L.P.

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LOGO

   

STAR GAS PARTNERS, L.P.

CLEARWATER HOUSE

2187 ATLANTIC STREET

STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT 06902

     
           
IRIK SEVIN         203-325-5472
CHAIRMAN AND CEO         (FAX) 203-328-7470

 

July 10, 2003

 

YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT

 

Dear Fellow Unitholders:

 

You have previously received proxy material in connection with the Special Meeting of Unitholders of Star Gas Partners, L.P. to be held on Friday, July 25, 2003. According to our latest records, your PROXY VOTE for this meeting HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED.

 

At this meeting, Star Gas Partners, L.P. is seeking your permission to allow for the future issuance of additional common units in order to repay long-term debt, invest in technology and other capital assets and for general corporate purposes.

 

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Your broker allows you to vote your units telephonically or via the internet if you wish. Follow the instructions on the enclosed voting form to cast your ballot. Remember, your broker cannot vote your units until you instruct him or her to do so. Remember, every vote counts, so no matter how many units you hold, please vote.

 

You may vote following one of the following methods:

 

  •   Call the toll-free 800# on the voting form included in this package. This call will not cost you anything. Using your 12-digit control number located on the voting form, cast your ballot.

 

  •   Vote over the internet at www.proxyvote.com using the 12-digit control number located on the voting form.

 

  •   Sign the Voting Instruction Form and mail it back in the enclosed postage-paid envelope prior to the meeting date.

 

We have retained Georgeson Shareholder Communications Inc. to assist in the solicitation of proxies. Any questions about the proposals or request for additional copies of the proxy material should be directed to Georgeson at 800-960-7546.

 

Thank you in advance for your support.

 

Sincerely,

LOGO

Irik P. Sevin

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer