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Inflation takes a break

Energy prices credited for easing in February

WASHINGTON -- After posting a big spike at the start of the year, inflation slowed sharply in February, reflecting large declines in gasoline and other fuel prices and in the cost of clothing.

The Consumer Price Index edged up 0.1 percent last month, the Labor Department reported yesterday, after a 0.7 percent surge in January that was driven by higher energy costs.

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Natural-gas rates to fall in April

Columbia Gas of Ohio said yesterday it will lower naturalgas prices for customers in April, the third straight monthly decline. But heating bills still will be higher than they were in April 2005.

AEP to build monitor center

Workers moved to New Albany to help prevent blackouts

Working to meet federal standards enacted after the widespread power blackout of 2003, American Electric Power announced plans yesterday to build a center in New Albany to monitor the transmission of electricity.

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