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Derivative Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($)
CVR Refining |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Increase or decrease in related fair value of commodity instruments and forward purchase and sale commitments based on change of $1.00 per value in fair value of benchmark crude or product basis | $ 2

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