 National Grid PLC LSE:NG. said the accelerating inflation rate has boosted the underlying operating profit of its UK Electricity Transmission and Electricity Distribution business units The group said underlying operating profit from these units will be ahead of previous guidance, while for its New England, New York, and National Grid Ventures NGV and Other business units performance has been in line with the guidance given at the time of the electricity grid operators half-year results on 18 November 2021. 