... determine the economics of refinery location are enumerated: size of plant, yield pattern of refineries confronted by pattern of demand within the effective radius of the refinery, comparative transport cost for crude and finished products and political considerations. Each of these factors influences...

... important at the lower than the upper end of the size range. The higher transportation costs of moving products rather than crude favor the location of refining capacity at or on the way to the final markets. Frequently refinery location involves a compromise between refinery efficiency and transportation...