Commitments and Contingencies - Supply Commitments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Amounts purchased under supply agreements	$ 176	$ 153	$ 167

Represents the expenses associated with long term purchase commitment agreements.

No definition available.

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Namespace Prefix:	cvi_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	duration