Beverages and bottled mineral water have become pricier alongside other essential commodities, adding more woes to average consumers. The price of a 1.5-litre water bottle has increased to Tk30 from Tk25, and two-litre to Tk35 from Tk30, according to groceries and confectioneries in the capital. Moreover, a five-litre bottle of mineral water has jumped to Tk80 from Tk75.