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Share-Based Compensation - Share-Based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Share-Based Compensation
Total Share-Based Compensation Expense	$ 5	$ 3	$ 17	$ 11
Incentive Unit Awards
Share-Based Compensation
Total Share-Based Compensation Expense	2	1	4	3
CVR Energy LTIP | Performance Unit Award
Share-Based Compensation
Total Share-Based Compensation Expense	1	1	3	3
CVR Refining | CVR Refining LTIP | Phantom Units Award
Share-Based Compensation
Total Share-Based Compensation Expense	1	1	8	4
CVR Partners | CVR Partners LTIP | Phantom Units Award
Share-Based Compensation
Total Share-Based Compensation Expense	$ 1	$ 0	$ 2	$ 1

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Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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