(RTTNews.com) - Consumer prices in the U.S. edged slightly lower in the month of December, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Friday, with the modest decrease largely reflected a steep drop in gasoline prices. The Labor Department said its consumer price index slipped by 0.1 percent in December after coming in unchanged in November. Read the original article on RTTNews (http://www.rttnews.com/2968881/u-s-consumer-prices-dip-0-1-in-december.aspx) For comments and feedback: contact editorial@rttnews.com The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.