In a statement, Statistics Botswana (SB) say that three group indices recorded increases of above one percent between April and May including Housing, Water and Electricity (3.5 percent); Transport (2.6 percent) and Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (1.8 percent).
"The increase in water supply & miscellaneous services section index was attributed to the revised water tariffs, which were effected on May 1st, 2012.