Renewable Fuel Standard (Notes)	12 Months Ended
Renewable Fuel Standard (Notes)	Dec. 31, 2013
Renewable Fuel Standard [Abstract]
Compliance Program Costs Disclosure [Text Block]	Renewable Fuel Standard We are obligated by government regulations under the Renewable Fuel Standard 2 (“RFS2”) to blend a certain percentage of biofuels into the products we produce that are consumed in the U.S. We will purchase biofuels from third parties and blend those biofuels into our products, and each gallon of biofuel purchased includes a Renewable Identification Number (“RIN”). To the degree we are unable to blend biofuels at the required percentage, a RINs deficit is generated and we must acquire that number of RINs by the annual reporting deadline in order to remain in compliance with applicable regulations. We are exposed to market risk related to the volatility in the price of credits needed to comply with these governmental and regulatory programs. We will manage this risk by purchasing biofuel credits when prices are deemed favorable. We received an exemption from the RFS2 requirements for the year ended December 31, 2013. We were not subject to the RFS2 requirements for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.

Alon Refining Krotz Springs, Inc. 10-K