Document and Entity Information
| Document and Entity Information | Jul. 27, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | PBF Energy Inc. |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001534504 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 27, 2022 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 333-206728-02 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 61-1622166 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | One Sylvan Way |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Second Floor |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Parsippany |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NJ |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 07054 |
| City Area Code | (973) |
| Local Phone Number | 455-7500 |
| Written Communications | true |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, par value $.001 |
| Trading Symbol | PBF |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |