Webcast Alert: United Fuel & Energy Presents to the Small Cap / Growth Online Informed Investor Forum

Business Wire, Oct 2, 2006

MIDLAND, Texas -- United Fuel & Energy Corporation (OTCBB: UFEN), a leading distributor of gasoline, diesel, propane and lubricant products to customers in the rural markets of the southwestern and south central U.S announces the following webcast:

What: United Fuel & Energy Corp. Informedinvestor.com Presentation Webcast

When: October 3, 2006 @ 02:00 PM Eastern

Where: United Fuel & Energy's website at www.ufeonline.com

How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the address above.

Contact: Lisa Elliott, 713/529-6600 or lelliott@drg-e.com

If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be available for replay at www.ufeonline.com or http://www.vcall.com/ClientPage.asp?ID=109336

About United Fuel

United Fuel, located in Midland, Texas, is engaged in the business of distributing gasoline, diesel, propane and lubricant products primarily in certain rural markets of Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma. United Fuel represents the consolidation of five companies, the most significant of which is the Eddins-Walcher Company. Eddins-Walcher has been in business since 1937, has a reputation of reliability with its customers and currently represents the majority of United Fuel's consolidated revenues. United Fuel intends to continue to expand its business through organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

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 19 branch locations and 96 card-lock (unattended) fuel sites. United Fuel currently has approximately 275 full-time employees. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.ufeonline.com.