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Long-Term Obligations and Notes Payable Promissory Notes Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended
May 14, 2015
Apr. 29, 2011
Oct. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 22, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Long-term Debt       $ 824.9 $ 832.9  
Notes Payable [Member] | Ergon Note [Member]            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Debt Instrument, Face Amount   $ 50.0        
Long-term Debt       10.0    
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage   4.00%        
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal   $ 10.0        
Alon USA Energy, Inc. [Member] | Loans Payable [Member] | Unsecured Promissory Note, Alon [Member]            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 145.0         $ 120.0
Long-term Debt       $ 95.0    
Early Repayment of Subordinated Debt     $ 25.0      
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage 5.50%          
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal $ 25.0          
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment Terms, Balloon Payment to be Paid $ 20.0