Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Net income	$ 2,080	$ 2,089	$ 324
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	164	(122)	158
Net loss on pension and other postretirement benefits	(211)	(292)	(16)
Net gain (loss) on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges	(28)	29	(180)
Other comprehensive loss before income tax benefit	(75)	(385)	(38)
Income tax benefit related to items of other comprehensive loss	(87)	(93)	(61)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	12	(292)	23
Comprehensive income	2,092	1,797	347
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(3)	(1)	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Valero Energy Corporation stockholders	$ 2,095	$ 1,798	$ 347