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Cash Flow Information
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017
Cash Flow Information [Abstract]  
Cash Flow Information
Note 15—Cash Flow Information
Millions of Dollars
Three Months Ended
March 31
20172016
Cash Payments (Receipts)
Interest$327244
Income taxes150133
Net Sales (Purchases) of Short-Term Investments
Short-term investments purchased$(243)(302)
Short-term investments sold40-
$(203)(302)

During the quarter, we recognized a $180 million adverse cash impact from the settlement of cross-currency swap transactions which is included in the “Cash Flows From Operating Activities” section of our consolidated statement of cash flows.

We received a $130 million deposit from Cenovus Energy on the date of signing the definitive agreement to sell certain Canadian assets. This deposit is included in the “Cash Flows From Investing Activities” section of our consolidated statement of cash flows. See Note 4—Assets Held for Sale and Other Planned Dispositions, for additional information on our Canada disposition.