United Fuel & Energy to Present at the Third Annual Sanders Morris Harris Investor Growth Conference

MIDLAND, Texas, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — United Fuel & Energy Corp. a leading distributor of gasoline, diesel, propane and lubricant products to customers in the southwestern and south central U.S., announced today that it will be making a presentation at the Sanders Morris Harris Investor Growth Conference to be held at the New York Palace Hotel on November 8 and 9, 2007.

Chuck McArthur, United Fuel & Energy’s President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to present on Friday, November 9, at 8:30 a.m. eastern time. The presentation will be broadcast live over the Internet and the webcast link can be accessed live and for replay by visiting the Company’s website at http://www.ufeonline.com/.

About United Fuel & Energy

United Fuel & Energy, based in Midland, Texas, is engaged in the business of distributing gasoline, diesel, propane and lubricant products primarily in certain markets of Texas, California, New Mexico, Arizona and Oklahoma. United Fuel represents the consolidation of numerous companies, the most significant of which are the Eddins-Walcher Company and Cardlock Fuels System. United Fuel intends to continue to expand its business through strategic acquisitions and organic growth initiatives.

   United Fuel currently engages in the following activities:    —  Card-lock operation (unattended re-fueling of commercial vehicles).   —  Wholesale fuels and lubricants (to commercial customers).   —  Propane distribution (to commercial and residential users).   

United Fuel conducts its operations through over 25 branch locations and over 100 card-lock (unattended) fuel sites. For more information, please visit the Company’s website at http://www.ufeonline.com/ or to request future press releases via email, go to http://www.b2i.us/irpass.asp?BzID=1318&to=ea&Nav=1&S=0&L=1.

   CONTACTS:   Chuck McArthur, President and CEO   cmcarthur@ufeonline.com   432-571-8000    Lisa Elliott, Sr. Vice President   DRG&E – IR Counsel   713-529-6600 / lelliott@drg-e.com  

United Fuel & Energy Corp.

CONTACT: Chuck McArthur, President and CEO of United Fuel & Energy Corp.,+1-432-571-8000, cmcarthur@ufeonline.com; or Lisa Elliott, Sr. Vice Presidentof DRG&E – IR Counsel, +1-713-529-6600, lelliott@drg-e.com, for United Fuel &Energy Corp.

Web site: http://www.ufeonline.com/