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YOUTUBE PREMIUM AND MUSIC SUBSCRIPTIONS GET PRICE HIKES

BRIEFS DESK1 MIN READ
SUN, APR 12, 2026

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Google is raising prices for YouTube Premium and YouTube Music subscriptions, marking the latest increase for the video streaming and music services.

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