Expectations that low oil prices could trigger a period of deflation have been met after the consumer prices index (CPI) weakened to -0.1% for the year to April 2015.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) attributed the trend to lower air and sea fares, with food and non-alcoholic drink prices also dragging on the index. The strength of sterling against th...
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