THE HAGUE – Gas consumption in the Netherlands has fallen sharply. In the first five months of this year, 25 to 33 percent less gas was used than in previous years, according to figures from Gasunie Transport Services (GTS). The Dutch saved on gas, partly because of the high prices, but the warm winter also played a role, write climate minister Rob Jetten and state secretary Hans Vijlbrief (Mining) in a letter to the House of Representatives.