India’s Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) is seeking crude oil supplies through a tender with the aim of avoiding potential disruptions along major shipping routes. According to a source cited by Business Line and a document reported by Yahoo News, MRPL takes what it describes as a “precautionary view” to reduce exposure to risks associated with the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz. The tender approach is intended to manage supply uncertainty by sourcing crude in a way that does not rely on those corridors, which are widely used for global oil transport. While the reporting focuses on MRPL’s planning and procurement strategy, it does not detail specific contract awards, volumes, or the exact alternative sourcing routes or crude grades sought. Both outlets characterize the decision as risk-management related to maritime trade conditions, rather than as a change in MRPL’s overall refining demand. The information is based on a source familiar with the matter and a document linked to the tender process.