Several gas stations in northern France, especially in the Douai area, were vandalized over the weekend of September 12 and 13. The damage included broken screens and the word "thief" spray-painted on some stations. These acts of vandalism are believed to be a reaction to a recent rise in fuel prices. Many people expressed frustration with the destruction, with one person saying, "I am outraged that people are causing damage that will only bring more problems." Another added, "I understand people's anger, but you shouldn't damage the equipment," noting that "it's not logical, it's not them who are setting the prices." The affected gas stations claim they operate with very little profit. Barbara Wadin, director of Carrefour Contact in Lallaing, explained that "the maintenance cost of a station is enormous. A station is a service, it's not what will bring us money." Charles-Emmanuel Cliche, director of the Automobile Club of the North, supported these claims, stating that station managers typically have a margin of about 5 to 6 cents per liter of fuel. He explained that current high prices are due to increased taxes and rising costs related to transportation, supply, and refining. In response to the damage, some gas stations had to cover their pumps with cellophane, and several have completely closed. Barbara Wadin has filed a complaint with authorities. The stations are equipped with surveillance cameras, and the footage has been provided to law enforcement. An investigation has been launched to identify those responsible for the vandalism. The situation highlights the tension between consumers facing high fuel costs and the operators of gas stations, who are struggling with thin profit margins and rising operational costs. While the public expresses frustration over the price increases, the gas station owners emphasize that they have little control over the pricing and are left to bear the brunt of both the financial burden and the resulting unrest.