Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Net income (loss)	$ 508	$ (379)	$ 178	$ (798)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(259)	217	(114)	(252)
Net gain on pension and other postretirement benefits	16	12	44	36
Net gain (loss) on cash flow hedges	(17)	5	(14)	9
Other comprehensive income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)	(260)	234	(84)	(207)
Income tax expense (benefit) related to items of other comprehensive income (loss)	(1)	4	8	9
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(259)	230	(92)	(216)
Comprehensive income (loss)	249	(149)	86	(1,014)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	35	87	249	268
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Valero Energy Corporation stockholders	$ 214	$ (236)	$ (163)	$ (1,282)