Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Net income (loss)	$ 1,288	$ (1,107)	$ 2,784
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(47)	161	349
Net gain (loss) on pension and other postretirement benefits	378	(80)	(234)
Net gain (loss) on cash flow hedges	(2)	2	(8)
Other comprehensive income before income tax expense (benefit)	329	83	107
Income tax expense (benefit) related to items of other comprehensive income	82	(16)	(48)
Other comprehensive income	247	99	155
Comprehensive income (loss)	1,535	(1,008)	2,939
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	359	316	361
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Valero Energy Corporation stockholders	$ 1,176	$ (1,324)	$ 2,578