Economic trends show rising prices in Mozambique and Tesla dominance in Portugal

In Mozambique, the National Institute of Statistics (INE) reported a monthly price increase of 0.16% in September, with annual inflation reaching 6.31%. Notable price hikes included onions (11.4%), corn (10.4%), and second-hand light vehicles (3.9%). Other increases were noted in beer for consumption outside the home (0.8%) and cement (0.5%). Conversely, prices for cabbage (6.3%), tomatoes (2.4%), and cabbage (3.9%) saw decreases.

In Portugal, the automotive market saw a 13.4% increase in registrations in September compared to the previous year, totaling 23,294 vehicles. Tesla dominated the monthly rankings, with the Model 3 leading with 2,065 units and the Model Y taking second place with 684 units. Dacia followed with the Duster and Sandero models in third and fourth positions. While Tesla led in September, the Peugeot 2008 maintains a narrow lead in the cumulative year-to-date rankings.