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Operating Units Energy Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions			12 Months Ended
	Jul. 24, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Proceeds from subsidiary equity issuance				$ 31	$ 160
Energy Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Proceeds from subsidiary equity issuance					160
CVR Refining, LP
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Percentage of equity ownership in subsidiary			3.90%
CVR Refining, LP | Energy Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Percentage of equity ownership in subsidiary			66.00%
Proceeds from subsidiary equity issuance	$ 15	$ 170
CVR Partners, LP | Energy Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Percentage of equity ownership in subsidiary			34.00%
CVR Energy, Inc.
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Percentage of equity ownership in subsidiary			82.00%
Non-controlling Interests | Energy Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Proceeds from subsidiary equity issuance					150
Total Partners' Equity | Energy Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Proceeds from subsidiary equity issuance					$ 10
Secondary offering | CVR Refining, LP | Energy Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Proceeds from subsidiary equity issuance	$ 10

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