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Document and Entity Information
Oct. 25, 2022
Cover [Abstract]  
Document type 8-K
Document period end date Oct. 25, 2022
Entity registrant name VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX
Entity incorporation, state or country code DE
Entity file number 001-13175
Entity tax identification number 74-1828067
Entity address, address line one One Valero Way
Entity address, city or town San Antonio
Entity address, state or province TX
Entity address, postal zip code 78249
City area code 210
Local phone number 345-2000
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) security Common stock
Trading symbol VLO
Security exchange name NYSE
Entity emerging growth company false
Entity central index key 0001035002
Amendment flag false