Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Net income	$ 3,353	$ 4,156	$ 2,417
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(517)	514	(415)
Net gain (loss) on pension and other postretirement benefits	49	(65)	(98)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)	(468)	449	(513)
Income tax expense (benefit) related to items of other comprehensive income (loss)	10	(21)	(37)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(478)	470	(476)
Comprehensive income	2,875	4,626	1,941
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	229	91	129
Comprehensive income attributable to Valero Energy Corporation stockholders	$ 2,646	$ 4,535	$ 1,812