SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended			0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013 PBF Holding Company LLC [Member] Cash Distribution [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 PBF LLC [Member] Cash Distribution [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 PBF LLC [Member] Tax Distribution [Member]	Apr. 11, 2013 Subsequent Event [Member] PBF Holding Company LLC [Member] Cash Distribution [Member]	May 06, 2013 Subsequent Event [Member] PBF Holding Company LLC [Member] Cash Distribution [Member]	Apr. 11, 2013 Subsequent Event [Member] PBF LLC [Member] Tax Distribution [Member]	May 06, 2013 Subsequent Event [Member] PBF LLC [Member] Tax Distribution [Member]	Apr. 11, 2013 Subsequent Event [Member] PBF Energy [Member] Cash Distribution [Member]	May 06, 2013 Subsequent Event [Member] PBF Energy [Member] Cash Distribution [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Distribution paid	$ 32,976	$ 28,976	$ 4,000	$ 21,031	$ 5,546	$ 21,031	$ 5,546
Distribution received			$ 17					$ 5,136	$ 1,354