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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of LIFO Inventory (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Summary of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
LIFO inventory	$ 94	$ 106
Cost of replacing inventories carried at LIFO cost less than carrying value	1
CERC
Summary of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
LIFO inventory	73	$ 86
Cost of replacing inventories carried at LIFO cost less than carrying value	$ 4

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Summary of Accounting Policies [Line Items]

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The excess of replacement or current cost over the stated LIFO (last in first out) inventory value when the LIFO inventory method is utilized.

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-Topic 210
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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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The amount of LIFO (last in first out) inventory present at the reporting date when inventory is also valued using different valuation methods.

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-Topic 210
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