In recent days, at least four gas stations in the Douai area of northern France have been vandalized. One of the pumps at a station was tagged with the French word "voleur," meaning "thief." At the TotalEnergies station in Pecquencourt, access was blocked using large plastic blocks, rendering all ten fuel pumps inoperable. According to reports, during the night of Sunday, September 13, to Monday, September 14, the station’s screens and payment terminals were smashed with hammers. Similar incidents occurred at the Carrefour Contact station in Lallaing and stations in Masny and Guesnain. The local prosecutor's office in Douai has launched an investigation into the vandalism, using surveillance footage to identify those responsible. So far, no arrests have been made. The tagging of "voleur" on one of the pumps has led some to speculate that the vandalism may be linked to rising fuel prices. Recent data shows that the average price of SP98 gasoline reached 2.21 euros per liter, SP95-E10 was at 2.13 euros per liter, and diesel reached nearly 2.34 euros per liter. The exact cost of repairing the four affected stations is still being evaluated. An employee at one of the stations, who is still recovering from the incident, said, “We don't go to work to suffer this.” Police in the Nord region have confirmed that they are conducting regular patrols around the stations. TotalEnergies has stated that the incident is an isolated case within its network. The French Federation of Fuels, Fuels, and Heating (FF3C) has noted that no similar incidents have been reported so far. However, several station managers have asked their staff to remain vigilant and attentive to security. A station manager in the Vendée region mentioned that he had requested a security company for a quote, noting that some people believe station owners are responsible for the crisis. In March, a similar incident occurred at a station in Lezoux, Puy-de-Dôme, where an individual tagged "voleur" on the pumps. Surveillance footage showed a person in black committing the act. The investigation quickly identified a dissatisfied customer. The station had reopened nine days earlier after major repairs. The manager of that station, Bertrand Meyronne, expressed frustration, stating that it was completely unfair and that people are targeting the wrong individuals. The station has since been barricaded, with security measures costing 10,000 euros annually. Despite no recent incidents, the manager remains cautious, noting that the station could be targeted again. The situation highlights the growing concern among station owners and employees about rising tensions related to fuel prices and the potential for further unrest.