
SPH: Is Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. Halal?
Suburban Propane Partners, L.P.
$18.36
+1.44%
Market Cap: 1.2B
Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Jul 17, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (SPH) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
Business activity
Involved in prohibited business activities.
Company debt
Over the limitHow much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.
What this means for you
Most scholars advise not holding SPH
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
See halal alternatives from the same sector further down this page
About Suburban Propane Partners, L.P.
Suburban Propane Partners, L.P., operating through its subsidiaries, specializes in the retail marketing and distribution of propane, fuel oil, and other refined fuels. The company structures its diverse operations across four main segments. The Propane segment is dedicated to the retail supply of propane for residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural clients, in addition to wholesale distribution to industrial customers. This propane is widely used for space and water heating, cooking, and clothes drying in residential and commercial settings. Industrially, it serves as a motor fuel for vehicles, forklifts, and stationary engines, fuels furnaces, acts as a cutting gas, and is applied in various process applications. Agricultural uses include tobacco curing, crop drying, poultry brooding, and weed control. The Fuel Oil and Refined Fuels segment focuses on providing fuel oil, diesel, kerosene, and gasoline to residential and commercial customers, primarily for heating homes and buildings. Through its Natural Gas and Electricity segment, Suburban Propane markets natural gas and electricity to residential and commercial consumers within the deregulated energy markets of New York and Pennsylvania. Finally, the All Other segment handles the sale, installation, and maintenance of a variety of home comfort equipment, such as complete heating systems, air purification units, humidifiers, and portable heaters. As of September 25, 2021, the company served approximately 1 million customers across residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural sectors. Its operations are vast, encompassing 700 locations across 41 U.S. states, with a strong presence on the East and West Coasts, select Midwest areas, and Alaska. Suburban Energy Services Group LLC acts as the general partner for Suburban Propane Partners, L.P., which was founded in 1945 and maintains its headquarters in Whippany, New Jersey.
Sector: Utilities · Industry: Regulated Gas
Shariah Compliance Status
Business Activity Screen
FailedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
- Prohibited activity detected: tobacco
Compliance History
Not Halal, unchanged since May 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.
Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.