Weather-driven demand volatility
A large share of revenue comes from heating-related fuel delivery, so warmer temperatures reduce consumption.
- Scope
- Propane and fuel oil retail volumes
- Materiality
- high
Suburban Propane Partners, L.P
Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. is a U.S.-based master limited partnership that markets and distributes propane and related energy products through a nationwide network of local service locations. Its business also includes fuel oil, refined fuels, natural gas and electricity marketing in deregulated markets, along with installation and servicing of home comfort equipment.
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| % | |
|---|---|
| Propane | 88% Retail propane and renewable propane sold to residential, commercial, industrial, government and agricultural customers. |
| Fuel Oil and Refined Fuels | 5% Delivery of heating oil and other refined fuels to retail customers and related service accounts. |
| Natural Gas and Electricity | 2% Commodity marketing in deregulated markets, primarily to residential and small commercial customers. |
| Equipment Sales and Service | 3% Installation, repair and servicing of heating, ventilation and cooking equipment tied to energy delivery. |
| Other and Renewable Energy Activities | 2% Renewable natural gas, renewable propane and other low-carbon fuel investments and related activities. |
The company serves roughly 1.0 million customers across residential, commercial, industrial, government and...
- Residential propane customersprimary
Households that buy delivered propane for space heating, water heating, cooking and appliance use, often in areas without pipeline gas.
- Commercial propane customersprimary
Businesses that use propane for building heat, hot water and operational energy needs, often with service and equipment support.
- Industrial and engine fuel customerssecondary
Industrial users and fleet operators that buy propane for forklifts, engines, process heat and other fuel applications.
- Agricultural customerssecondary
Farm and agribusiness customers that use propane for crop drying, poultry brooding, tobacco curing and weed control.
- Natural gas and electricity customerssecondary
Residential and small commercial customers in deregulated markets who buy commodity supply rather than utility service.
Suburban Propane operates in 42 states through about 750 locations, with activity concentrated on the East Coast, West...
- •Operations span 42 U.S. states through about 750 locations
- •Core footprint is concentrated on the East Coast and West Coast
- •Additional presence in parts of the Midwest and Alaska
- •Service centers are placed where pipeline gas access is limited
- •Local logistics and storage infrastructure are central to delivery economics
The company’s strategy is to defend and grow its core propane franchise while using its logistics, safety and...
01
Protect and expand the propane franchiseshort-term
Propane remains the core cash-generating platform and the base for cross-selling equipment and service.
02
Build a lower-carbon energy platformmedium-term
Renewable propane and RNG can extend the business into energy transition markets while using existing distribution capabilities.
03
Pursue selective acquisitions and market expansionmedium-term
Acquisitions add customer density and route efficiency, while deregulated markets offer incremental growth opportunities.
Demand is highly weather-sensitive, so warmer winters or milder heating seasons can reduce volumes across propane and...
Commodity and transportation cost swings
The company buys and delivers fuels whose input costs can change quickly, affecting pricing and customer demand.
- Scope
- Propane, fuel oil and refined fuels
- Materiality
- high
Supply chain disruption
The business depends on third-party production, storage and transport infrastructure to source and move fuel.
- Scope
- Fuel procurement and delivery network
- Materiality
- high
Energy transition and regulation
Climate policy, electrification and efficiency improvements can reduce long-term demand for delivered fuels.
- Scope
- Propane, fuel oil and heating markets
- Materiality
- high
Acquisition integration and capital access
Growth depends partly on acquisitions and financing, which can be harder to execute in tight credit markets.
- Scope
- M&A and refinancing
- Materiality
- medium
Derivative instruments
Risk-management gains and losses
Environmental and legal reserves
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Revenue, operating income and cash flow comparability
: 29.4.2026