This accident returns in HITMAN™ (2016) and is much more common. As long as 47 has a wrench on his inventory, he can sabotage Gas canisters and even common kitchen ovens to release gas, which will explode if anything flammable is used nearby (Shooting, explosives, NPCs smoking etc.) or when the oven is turned back on.
What happened to the propane tank in Hitman Blood Money?
In Hitman: Blood Money, Lorenzo Lombardo has a private gas kitchen, and if sabotaged, it will explode into his face when he next tries using it, killing him. Shooting the propane tank will also cause it to explode, but his death will not count as an accident. This accident returns in HITMAN™ (2016) and is much more common.
What is staged accident in Hitman Absolution?
A Staged Accident is a kill method first properly introduced in Hitman: Blood Money, but having made occasional appearances in the previous games. They return in Hitman: Absolution and HITMAN™. It makes the kill look like an accident, and thus not get the guards to look for a murderer.
Can you explode a gas can in Absolution?
Gasoline Can in Absolution. Contrary to popular belief, jerry cans (gasoline canisters) would not explode violently if shot, or dropped into a lit chimney and landing on top of a burning fireplace fire as seen in Hitman Contracts.