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Derivative Financial Instruments (Schedule Of Derivative Financial Instruments Included In The Consolidated Comprehensive Statements Of Earnings) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2018
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net gains (losses) recognized in consolidated comprehensive statements of earnings | $ 140 | $ (469) | $ (464) | $ (536)
Commodity Derivatives [Member] | Upstream Revenues [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net gains (losses) recognized in consolidated comprehensive statements of earnings | $ 140 | (487) | (465) | (600)
Commodity Derivatives [Member] | Marketing Revenues [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net gains (losses) recognized in consolidated comprehensive statements of earnings |  | (1) | $ 1 | (1)
Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Other Expenses [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net gains (losses) recognized in consolidated comprehensive statements of earnings |  | $ 19 |  | $ 65

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