# Why is token usage in Codex increasing so quickly now?

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**Category:** Codex\
**Created:** [July 10, 2026, 2:58am UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/why-is-token-usage-in-codex-increasing-so-quickly-now/1386204 "2026-07-10T02:58:12Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 10, 2026, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/why-is-token-usage-in-codex-increasing-so-quickly-now/1386204/7 "2026-07-10T16:48:41Z")

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GPT-5.6 drains so much tokens. I tried to change UI on some pages about layout, refresh UI a bit by using GPT-5.6 Sol extra high. I was surprised when the model did very detailed. And also got surprised when it hit the 5h quota limit after running over 2 hours. So in my opinion it should be increase more the 5h quota limit. I’m in $100 plan, it is not the most expensive plan, but it can only do one task per 5 hours even not using maximum effort. You guys can see too much agents spawn just for review.

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