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<P align="center" style="font-size: 14pt"><B>UNITED STATES<BR>
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<BR>
<FONT style="font-size: 12pt">Washington, D.C. 20549
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<P align="center" style="font-size: 12pt"><B>CURRENT REPORT<BR>
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934</B>

<P align="center" style="font-size: 10pt"><B>Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 7, 2009</B>

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<P align="center" style="font-size: 24pt"><B>SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS, L.P.<BR></B>
<FONT style="font-size: 10pt">(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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    <TD style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000"><B>Delaware</B></TD>
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    <TD style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000"><B>1-14222</B></TD>
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    <TD style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000"><B>240 Route 10 West<BR>Whippany, New Jersey<BR></B></TD>
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    <TD style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000"><B>07981</B></TD>
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<P align="center" style="font-size: 10pt">Registrant&#146;s telephone number, including area code: <B>(973) 887-5300</B>


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<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">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:

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<FONT face="Wingdings">&#111;</FONT> Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)<BR><BR>
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">On January&nbsp;7, 2009, Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. issued a press release (the &#147;Press Release&#148;) disclaiming any
affiliation with the recently announced Chapter&nbsp;11 bankruptcy filing by LyondellBasell Industries and its affiliates. A
copy of the Press Release has been furnished as Exhibit&nbsp;99.1 to this Current Report.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
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(d)&nbsp;Exhibits.

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    <TD align="left" valign="top">Press Release of Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. dated January&nbsp;7, 2009,
disclaiming any affiliation with the recently announced Chapter&nbsp;11
bankruptcy filing by
LyondellBasell Industries and its affiliates.</TD>
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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    <TD align="left" valign="top">By: <u>/s/ MICHAEL A. STIVALA&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u></TD>
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    <TD align="left" valign="top">Name: Michael A. Stivala<BR>
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    <TD align="left" valign="top">Press Release of Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. dated January&nbsp;7, 2009,
disclaiming any affiliation with the recently announced Chapter&nbsp;11
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Filed by Bowne Pure Compliance
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 7, 2009
SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS, L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
1-14222
22-3410353
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
240 Route 10 West
Whippany, New Jersey
07981
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(973) 887-5300
(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)
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:
o
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS
On January 7, 2009, Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. issued a press release (the "Press Release") disclaiming any
affiliation with the recently announced Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by LyondellBasell Industries and its affiliates. A
copy of the Press Release has been furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits.
99.1
Press Release of Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. dated January 7, 2009,
disclaiming any affiliation with the recently announced Chapter 11
bankruptcy filing by
LyondellBasell Industries and its affiliates.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
January 7, 2009
SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS, L.P.
By:
/s/ MICHAEL A. STIVALA
Name: Michael A. Stivala
Title: Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer
EXHIBITS
Exhibit No.
Exhibit
99.1
Press Release of Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. dated January 7, 2009,
disclaiming any affiliation with the recently announced Chapter 11
bankruptcy filing by LyondellBasell Industries and its affiliates.