外媒：EIA天然气报告延迟发布，引人忧虑马斯克的DOGE干扰能源部效率

Core Viewpoint - The delay in the EIA natural gas report has raised concerns about the impact of Elon Musk's cost-cutting measures on the efficiency of the Department of Energy [1] Group 1: Delay in Reporting - The U.S. Department of Energy announced a delay in the release of the natural gas inventory report by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) just four minutes before its scheduled time [1] - The report is now set to be released at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, which is 3.5 hours later than usual [1] - The delay is attributed to technical issues with third-party software applications, not personnel problems [1] Group 2: Market Impact - The natural gas inventory data is crucial for traders as it indicates fluctuations in inventory levels, which can significantly affect fuel prices for heating and power generation [1] - The delay in the report may disrupt the ability of traders to estimate demand accurately [1]