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Derivative Financial Instruments - Schedule of Gains (Losses) on Derivatives (Details) - CVR Refining, LP - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Total realized gain (loss) on derivatives, net	$ 17	$ 0	$ 31	$ 1
Commodity Derivatives
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Total realized gain (loss) on derivatives, net	19	0	33	1
Margin Account
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Total realized gain (loss) on derivatives, net	$ (2)	$ 0	$ (2)	$ 0

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