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INVENTORIES Table (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Mar. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Schedule of Inventory [Line Items] | ||
| Crude oil | $ 270,351 | $ 157,297 |
| Finished products | 493,826 | 421,288 |
| Materials and supplies | 9,831 | 9,200 |
| Total | $ 774,008 | $ 587,785 |
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- Definition
The aggregate carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of unrefined petroleum. No definition available.
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- Details
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- Definition
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods held by the company that are readily available for sale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Carrying amount (lower of cost or market) as of the balance sheet date of inventories less all valuation and other allowances. Excludes noncurrent inventory balances (expected to remain on hand past one year or one operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Aggregated amount of unprocessed materials to be used in manufacturing or production process and supplies that will be consumed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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