Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Net income	$ 4,101	$ 3,711	$ 2,728
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(606)	(407)	(98)
Net gain (loss) on pension and other postretirement benefits	57	(475)	763
Net gain (loss) on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges	0	1	(2)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)	(549)	(881)	663
Income tax expense (benefit) related to items of other comprehensive income (loss)	17	(164)	262
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(566)	(717)	401
Comprehensive income	3,535	2,994	3,129
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	111	81	8
Comprehensive income attributable to Valero Energy Corporation stockholders	$ 3,424	$ 2,913	$ 3,121