Fuel saving is one of the most important goals of the Dutch fleet and the sector has invested in fuel saving gear. The result is a 24% decrease in 2014 of fuel consumption (in litres) per fishing day compared with the 2008-2013 average. In addition, decreasing fuel prices contributed to an overall reduction of energy costs by 21% with respect to the 2008-2013 average, along with a 4% increase in volume of landings.