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Commitments and Contingencies - Renewable Fuel Standards and Environmental Remediation (Details) - EHS - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Environmental accruals | $ 8 | $ 4 |
CVR Refining |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Biofuel blending obligation recorded in other current liabilities | 4 | 28 |
Petroleum Segment |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Cost of renewable identification numbers | $ 60 | $ 249 | $ 206

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