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Derivative Financial Instruments - Open Commodity Derivative Instruments (Details) - CVR Refining, LP - bbl bbl in Millions | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
2-1-1 Crack spreads |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Number of barrels | 0 | 7
Distillate Crack spreads |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Number of barrels | 0 | 4
Gasoline Crack spreads |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Number of barrels | 0 | 4
Canadian crude oil |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Number of barrels | 4 | 6

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