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Derivatives - Gains and Losses on Derivatives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2021
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Gain (loss) on derivative instrument | $ 135 | $ 399
Collars and Calls | Net sales |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Gain (loss) on derivative instrument | 0 | (72)
Marketing Derivatives | Net sales |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Gain (loss) on derivative instrument | 135 | 180
Interest Rate Swaps | Gains on interest rate swaps, net |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Gain (loss) on derivative instrument | $ 135 | $ 399

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