Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Net income	$ 260,386	$ 347,226	$ (104,151)	$ (20,030)	$ 71,762	$ 56,444	$ 120,648	$ (23,336)	$ 483,431	$ 225,518	$ 195,533
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Unrealized (loss) gain on available for sale securities									(24)	(42)	124
Net (loss) gain on pension and other post-retirement benefits									(950)	(2,550)	1,982
Total other comprehensive (loss) income									(974)	(2,592)	2,106
Comprehensive income									482,457	222,926	197,639
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests									67,882	54,618	49,233
Comprehensive income attributable to PBF Energy Inc. stockholders									$ 414,575	$ 168,308	$ 148,406