Claude Code Just Got 5x More Expensive

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Author: vincent_s

Date: 6/30/2026

Article Summary:
The author reports a significant increase in the cost of using Claude Code, an AI coding tool, due to a perceived change in the metering system, resulting in a 5x increase in the effective price of useful work.