Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
Net income (loss)	$ 292	$ 1,335	$ (330)	$ (419)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	69	138	145	(469)
Net gain on pension and other postretirement benefits	13	12	28	24
Net gain (loss) on cash flow hedges	(7)	(25)	3	4
Other comprehensive income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)	75	125	176	(441)
Income tax expense (benefit) related to items of other comprehensive income (loss)	2	(1)	9	5
Other comprehensive income (loss)	73	126	167	(446)
Comprehensive income (loss)	365	1,461	(163)	(865)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	127	70	214	181
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Valero Energy Corporation stockholders	$ 238	$ 1,391	$ (377)	$ (1,046)