OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 14, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (NYSE: FGP), one of the nation's largest propane retailers, today announced the acquisition of propane operations in Eastern Kansas that will add more than 1,700 customers and will further strengthen the partnership's presence in one of its core Midwest markets. Terms weren't disclosed.

"Our corporate strategy remains focused on growth with disciplined acquisitions complementing our organic growth efforts," commented Ryan VanWinkle, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. "This acquisition reflects our continued commitment towards targeted, profitable growth and we welcome these new customers and employees to the Ferrellgas family."

Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. is a Fortune 1000 company and, through its operating partnership, Ferrellgas, L.P., serves approximately one million customers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Ferrellgas employees indirectly own more than 20 million common units of the partnership through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. More information about the company can be found online at www.ferrellgas.com.

Contact: Tom Colvin, Investor Relations, 913-661-1530
Jim Saladin, Media Relations, 913-661-1833

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