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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Employees Under Collective Bargaining Agreements Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) employee
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Other Commitments [Line Items] |
Approximate number of employees | 95,000
Percentage of employees represented by unions under collective bargaining agreements | 20.00%
Loss contingency, possible loss portion not accrued | $ | $ 700
Monroe refinery employees represented by United Steel Workers |
Other Commitments [Line Items] |
Approximate number of employees | 200

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