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Commitments and Contingencies - RFS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Petroleum Segment | Environmental, Health, and Safety Matters
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Expense (benefit) recognized for compliance with RFS	$ 36	$ (2)	$ 71	$ 31

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Expense (Benefit) for Compliance with Renewable Fuel Standard

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