A process-based model for estimating the well-to-tank cost of gasoline and diesel in China

► A process-based model to estimate the well-to-tank costs of vehicle fuels. ► An cost allocation model for crude oil refining based on density method. ► Physical flow data of oil use and crude oil refining in China. ► An empirical study of China to reveal the relationship between the costs and prices. ► A sensitivity analysis to measure the effects of key factors on the costs.