Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 235,886	$ 187,294	$ 21,117
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Unrealized (loss) gain on available for sale securities	(42)	124	127
Net (loss) gain on pension and other post-retirement benefits	(2,550)	1,982	(12,465)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	(2,592)	2,106	(12,338)
Comprehensive income	233,294	189,400	8,779
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	269	274	0
Comprehensive income attributable to PBF Holding Company LLC	$ 233,025	$ 189,126	$ 8,779