By business reporter Jasper Wells with wires In short: (ABC-Australia) Three ships travelling through the contested Strait of Hormuz have been hit, according to British maritime officials, with casualties reported. In this story: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-19/oil-prices-spike-as-ships-in-strait-of-hormuz-hit/107055414 Share article Three ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz have been attacked in recent days, British maritime officials said. The […]