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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations pertains to Biofuels blending. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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Total costs accrued as of the balance sheet date for environmental loss contingencies.

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Environmental costs recognized capitalized in the period	$ 10.9	$ 33.8
Affiliate pension obligations
Minimum ownership interest in CVR Energy by Mr. Icahn's affiliates (as a percent)	80.00%
Number of sponsors of pension plans	2cvi_NumberofSponsorsofPensionPlans
EHS
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Environmental accruals	0.9		1.1
EHS \| CRRM
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Cost of renewable identification numbers	36.6	34.7
Biofuel blending obligation recorded in other current liabilities	56.9		52.3
Affiliate Pension Obligations
Affiliate pension obligations
Underfunded pension obligation, if ACF and Federal-Mogul plans were voluntarily terminated	$ 492.5		$ 473.8
New Vitol Agreement \| CRRM
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Renewal term of agreement	1 year
Number of days for prior notice of nonrenewal	180 days
Mr. Icahn's affiliates
Affiliate pension obligations
Ownership percentage held by controlling stockholder	82.00%