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Commitments and Contingencies - Litigation (Details)	1 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2020 claimant	Jan. 31, 2020 claimant	Apr. 06, 2020 contract
CRRM | Subsequent Event
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Period of extended time for negotiations	2 months
WRC and Others | Subsequent Event | Small Refinery Exemption
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of refineries whose SREs were vacated under RFS program under the CAA	3
WRC | Small Refinery Exemption
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of refineries whose SREs were vacated under RFS program under the CAA		1
CVR Energy, CVR Refining And General Partner, CVR Refining Holdings, IEP And CEO | Subsequent Event | Call Option Lawsuits
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of lawsuits filed | contract			9

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