You have to be careful when playing the “up x% or down x%” game.
Example: I have a widget priced at $1. I raise the price 50%. It is now $1.50. Then I lower the price 33%. It is $1.00 again. But it went up 50% and down only 33%.
The cheapest gas in my area is $2.95/gal.
But both are rising. Both measurements are starting from the previous value, not the new increased value. It is a valid comparison.