Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 102,944	$ 457,200	$ 235,886
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized loss on available for sale securities	(108)	(16)	(42)
Net gain (loss) on pension and other post-retirement benefits	3,091	(950)	(2,550)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	2,983	(966)	(2,592)
Comprehensive income	105,927	456,234	233,294
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	44	95	269
Comprehensive income attributable to PBF Holding Company LLC	$ 105,883	$ 456,139	$ 233,025