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Financial Derivative Instruments - Fuel Hedging (Details) gal in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2021 gal
Remainder of 2021 |
Volume of Fuel Hedging |
Fuel Hedged (in gallons) | 641
2022 |
Volume of Fuel Hedging |
Fuel Hedged (in gallons) | 1,220
2023 |
Volume of Fuel Hedging |
Fuel Hedged (in gallons) | 643
Beyond 2023 |
Volume of Fuel Hedging |
Fuel Hedged (in gallons) | 106

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