| Document And Entity Information | Jul. 01, 2024 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Entity, Registrant Name | TRULEUM, INC. |
| Document, Type | 8-K |
| Document, Period End Date | Jul. 01, 2024 |
| Entity, Incorporation, State or Country Code | CO |
| Entity, File Number | 000-555861 |
| Entity, Tax Identification Number | 90-1020566 |
| Entity, Address, Address Line One | 14143 Denver West Blvd.Ste.100 |
| Entity, Address, City or Town | Golden |
| Entity, Address, State or Province | CO |
| Entity, Address, Postal Zip Code | 80401 |
| City Area Code | 800 |
| Local Phone Number | 819-0604 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity, Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity, Central Index Key | 0000855787 |
