Oil prices underpinned by storm, OPEC concerns (AFP)

An oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico. World oil prices steadied on expectations that OPEC will keep its output unchanged at next week's meeting.(AFP/Kerr-McGee/File)AFP - World oil prices steadied with prices, underpinned by the US Atlantic hurricane season -- which threatens to damage energy facilities -- and expectations that OPEC will keep its output unchanged at a meeting next week, dealers said Wednesday.