Consolidated Statement of Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012		Sep. 30, 2011		Sep. 30, 2012		Sep. 30, 2011
Revenues and Other Income
Sales and other operating revenues	$ 55,660	[1]	$ 61,261	[1]	$ 174,336	[1]	$ 186,344	[1]
Income from equity affiliates	1,274		2,227		5,074		5,796
Other income	1,110		944		1,947		1,581
Total Revenues and Other Income	58,044		64,432		181,357		193,721
Costs and Other Deductions
Purchased crude oil and products	33,982		37,600		106,807		113,560
Operating expenses	5,694		5,378		16,297		15,701
Selling, general and administrative expenses	1,352		1,115		3,542		3,415
Exploration expenses	475		240		1,371		830
Depreciation, depletion and amortization	3,370		3,215		9,859		9,598
Taxes other than on income	3,239	[1]	3,544	[1]	9,125	[1]	12,948	[1]
Total Costs and Other Deductions	48,112		51,092		147,001		156,052
Income Before Income Tax Expense	9,932		13,340		34,356		37,669
Income Tax Expense	4,624		5,483		15,317		15,813
Net Income	5,308		7,857		19,039		21,856
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	55		28		105		84
Net Income Attributable to Chevron Corporation	5,253		7,829		18,934		21,772
Per Share of Common Stock:
Net Income Attributable to Chevron Corporation - Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 2.71		$ 3.94		$ 9.69		$ 10.93
Net Income Attributable to Chevron Corporation - Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 2.69		$ 3.92		$ 9.62		$ 10.86
Dividends (in dollars per share)	$ 0.90		$ 0.78		$ 2.61		$ 2.28
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding (000s)
Basic (in shares)	1,945,840		1,984,643		1,954,584		1,991,091
Diluted (in shares)	1,960,141		1,998,673		1,968,939		2,005,381
Includes excise, value-added and similar taxes:	$ 2,163		$ 1,974		$ 5,879		$ 6,372

[1] * Includes excise, value-added and similar taxes:2,163 1,974 5,879 6,372