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EIA Delays Oil Report Release Amid Staffing Disruptions, Crypto Markets Unaffected

EIA Delays Oil Report Release Amid Staffing Disruptions, Crypto Markets Unaffected

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2025-12-31 01:29:01
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The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) postponed its weekly petroleum status report due to internal system disruptions caused by federal workforce reductions. Originally scheduled for 10:30 a.m. EST, the release was delayed until after market close at 5 p.m. without explanation before the agency cited technical formatting issues.

The disruption stemmed from mismatched calendar updates between publication schedules and backend reporting systems—a consequence of recent staffing cuts tied to government efficiency measures. Notably, these workforce reductions were part of initiatives previously associated with tech entrepreneur Elon Musk's government advisory role during the TRUMP administration.

While the delay caused minor turbulence in traditional energy markets, cryptocurrency assets including BTC, ETH, and DOGE showed no reactive price movements. The incident highlights growing divergence between legacy financial systems and decentralized digital asset markets that operate independently of government reporting cycles.

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