You can use the tool "gdebi" for this for now. It uses libapt as its backend.
** Changed in: apt (Ubuntu)
Status: New => Confirmed
** Changed in: apt (Ubuntu)
Importance: Undecided => Wishlist
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RFE: apt-get install local .deb file
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/598581
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