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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (Parenthetical) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
CVR Partner's common units issuance for mergers, tax	$ 20.0

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