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Partners' Capital and Distributions - Noncontrolling Interests in Subsidiaries (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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May 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2019
Partners Capital and Distribution [Line Items] |  |  |
Proceeds from noncontrolling interests |  |  | $ 128
Red River Pipeline Company LLC | Delek Logistics Partners, LP |  |  |
Partners Capital and Distribution [Line Items] |  |  |
Proceeds from noncontrolling interests | $ 128 |  |
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners | 33.00% |  |
SLC Pipeline LLC |  |  |
Partners Capital and Distribution [Line Items] |  |  |
Ownership percentage sold |  | 75.00% |
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries derecognized upon sale |  | 25.00% |
Delek Logistics Partners, LP | Red River Pipeline Company LLC |  |  |
Partners Capital and Distribution [Line Items] |  |  |
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners |  |  | 33.00%

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