Propane Tank

Propane Tanks are an item that can be found in The Last of Us. There are a variety of different style propane tanks that can be found throughout the game. However, most function merely as set pieces that are either fixed in place or can be knocked around by the player but have no other function. The propane tanks that explode can be identified by their red band and flammability hazard diamond.
== Gameplay ==
Propane tanks will explode when shot with a firearm or bow. The explosion is similar in power to that of a Nail Bomb, with about the same radius. To use a propane tank as a weapon, the player must lure an enemy near a tank and then shoot the tank. However, the explosion can injure Joel, so players should ensure they are a safe distance from the tanks before shooting one. 
Explosive propane tanks will not explode when hit with a brick or bottle, nor will they explode when a Smoke Bomb detonates near them. However, a tank will explode if it is within the effective radius of a Molotov Cocktail or Nail Bomb. Additionally, shooting a tank with an arrow will always result in the arrow being destroyed.
== Locations ==
 There are four propane tanks that can be found near grills or in garages in the suburbs of Bill's Town. There are also four tanks that can be found in the basement of The Hotel Grand in Pittsburgh. An additional tank can be found near the end of the chapter "Pittsburgh" as Joel and Ellie attempt to cross the Fort Duquesne Bridge. This tank is hit by a stray bullet from the Humvee and the explosion causes Joel to stumble and fall to the ground. Alternatively, if the player chooses to shot this tank before the Humvee does, Joel will not stumble and fall to the ground.
== Gallery ==
Propane-Bill2.jpg|An explosive propane tank in a garage in Bill's Town.
Propane-Hotel1.jpg|An explosive propane tank in the basement of the hotel.
Propane-Hotel2.jpg|A detonated propane tank in the basement of the hotel.
Propane-Hotel3.jpg|An explosive propane tank in the basement of the hotel.
Propane-Pittsburgh.jpg|A non-explosive propane tank in Pittsburgh.
Propane-University.jpg|Three non-explosive propane tanks at the University of Eastern Colorado.
Propane-Lakeside.jpg|A non-explosive propane tank at the Lakeside Resort.
Propane-Bill3.jpg|Three non-explosive propane tanks in the basement of Bill's safe house.
The Last of Us™ Remastered_20200208145007.jpg|500 gallon non-explosive tanks at the wharf.
== Trivia ==
*Most propane tanks in The Last of Us, including the explosive tanks, appear to be standard 20 lb (five gallon) tanks. This style of tank is the most commonly used with consumer grills.
*The cluster of three propane tanks found in the basement of Bill's safe house appears to be 33 lb (eight gallon) tanks. These tanks are non-explosive.
**An identical cluster of three tanks can be found at the University of Eastern Colorado near the flamethrower.
*At the wharf in Boston, large 500 gallon propane tanks can be found. Despite being labelled with flammability hazard diamonds, they are non-explosive.
**These 500 gallon tanks can also be found around Whitefish Lake during the "Lakeside Resort" chapter.
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