Lower oil prices may keep lid on cost increases

Input costs have been relatively stable over the last year and that trend could continue with downward pressure on oil prices.

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Lower oil prices may keep lid on cost increases

Input costs have been relatively stable over the last year and that trend could continue with downward pressure on oil prices. Defra's November input price index showed a 2 per cent decline in overall...

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