Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:04:03 GMT
U.S. consumer prices fall amid decrease in energy prices
Consumer prices in the world's largest economy recorded a modest drop in March mainly due to a steep decline in energy prices, a report released by the Labor Department showed on Tuesday. According to the report consumer price index fell 0.2% in March reversing a 0.7% increased recorded the month before, while it was expected to stay flat in March.