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FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Fuel Hedging (Details) gal in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024 gal
2025
Volume of Fuel Hedging
Fuel Hedged (in gallons)	1,033
2026
Volume of Fuel Hedging
Fuel Hedged (in gallons)	945
2027
Volume of Fuel Hedging
Fuel Hedged (in gallons)	277

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