Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Net income	$ 1,203	$ 292	$ 2,044	$ 762
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(278)	100	(166)	63
Pension and other postretirement benefits:
Net loss arising during the period, net of income tax benefit of $-, $-, $-, and $-	0	0	0	(21)
Net gain reclassified into income, net of income tax expense of $1, $2, $2, and $2	(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)
Net loss on pension and other postretirement benefits	(1)	(2)	(3)	(25)
Derivative instruments designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges:
Net gain (loss) arising during the period, net of income tax (expense) benefit of $(7), $-, $(7), and $1	13	0	13	(1)
Net gain reclassified into income, net of income tax expense of $-, $13, $-, and $47	0	(24)	0	(88)
Net gain (loss) on cash flow hedges	13	(24)	13	(89)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(266)	74	(156)	(51)
Comprehensive income	937	366	1,888	711
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	(1)	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Valero Energy Corporation stockholders	$ 937	$ 366	$ 1,889	$ 711