An Angus Reid online poll released today shows British Columbians believe many services or goods have become more expensive under the HST when, in fact, they cost exactly the same now as they did under the old PST.

- 76 per cent of people thought basic groceries were more expensive. There's no HST on basic groceries.

- 63 per cent of people thought total cost of their cellphone bill increased. There was no change to cellphone bills from the HST.

- 61 per cent of people thought adult clothing increased. No change with HST.

- 29 per cent of people though children's clothing increased. No change in tax on children's-sized clothing with HST.