ISTANBUL, May 18 (Reuters) - President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that Turkey was aware of the pressure temporary price increases driven by regional tensions are putting on households and businesses, and that the government was taking the necessary steps to limit their impact.

Here are some details:

• The government is aware of price pressures stemming from regional and global developments on people and the real sector

• Economy authorities are taking all necessary measures to minimise stress in markets, they will continue to take steps to keep market disruptions at a minimum