Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net income	$ 2,728	$ 2,080	$ 2,089
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(98)	164	(122)
Net gain (loss) on pension and other postretirement benefits	763	(211)	(292)
Net gain (loss) on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges	(2)	(28)	29
Other comprehensive income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)	663	(75)	(385)
Income tax expense (benefit) related to items of other comprehensive income (loss)	262	(87)	(93)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	401	12	(292)
Comprehensive income	3,129	2,092	1,797
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	8	(3)	(1)
Comprehensive income attributable to Valero Energy Corporation stockholders	$ 3,121	$ 2,095	$ 1,798