Tunisia and Vietnam report rising inflation rates

Tunisia reported an inflation rate of 5.6% in September 2026. This increase was driven by rising costs in food and beverages (8.4%), clothing and footwear (9.2%), and education (5.5%). Within the food sector, significant annual price hikes were noted for poultry (16.5%), fresh fruit (16.3%), sheep meat (14.6%), and beef (13%). Conversely, edible oil prices saw a decrease of 4.1%. Core inflation, excluding food and energy, remained stable at 4.9%.

In Vietnam, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by an average of 4.52% during the first nine months of 2026 compared to the previous year. Core inflation grew by 4.26%. In September, the CPI increased by 0.62% from the previous month and 5.08% year-on-year. Key drivers in Vietnam included rising domestic fuel prices following global trends and increased tuition fees at various private schools and universities. The housing, electricity, water, and construction materials group saw a 6.68% increase, contributing significantly to the overall index.