President Trump said the U.S. will "immediately" offer "political risk insurance and guarantees" for energy tankers and other ships in the Gulf region, and that the Navy will escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if needed.Why it matters: The White House is trying to ease oil price spikes that are starting to boost U.S. gasoline prices.His statement on Truth Social comes as tankers are avoiding the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway abutting Iran that handles a whopping one-fourth or so...