Geopolitical tensions have been propping up energy prices lately, but that's just surface-level stuff. Strip away the headlines, and the real problem—massive oversupply—hasn't budged. According to market analysts, this geopolitical premium is giving crude a temporary cushion in the near term. Thing is, it's not fixing what's actually broken under the hood: too much oil, not enough demand. So if those geopolitical tailwinds fade? The underlying structural issues in energy markets will come right back into focus. That's the catch with relying on headline-driven support.